fixation
1. The act or process of fixing, securing, or making something stable and immobile
The fixation of the shelf to the wall requires proper anchors.
A fixação da prateleira à parede requer âncoras apropriadas.
2. In psychology, an excessive emotional attachment or concentration on a particular person, object, or idea
His fixation on perfection prevented him from completing projects.
Sua fixação na perfeição o impediu de completar projetos.
3. In chemistry/biology, the process of converting a substance into a stable form
Nitrogen fixation is essential for plant growth.
A fixação de nitrogênio é essencial para o crescimento das plantas.
4. In medicine, the immobilization of a body part or bone
The fixation of the fracture was done using a metal plate.
A fixação da fratura foi feita usando uma placa de metal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fixação mental - mental fixation or obsession
fixação de preço - price fixing
fixação de renda - income fixation
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