flexible materials

[ˈflɛksəbəl məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: flexible materials
materiais flexíveis
1. Substances or compounds that can bend, stretch, or deform without breaking and return to their original shape
Rubber and silicone are flexible materials commonly used in manufacturing.
Borracha e silicone são materiais flexíveis comumente usados na fabricação.
2. Materials that adapt easily to different shapes or configurations while maintaining structural integrity
The architect chose flexible materials for the building's exterior to allow for thermal expansion.
O arquiteto escolheu materiais flexíveis para o exterior do edifício para permitir expansão térmica.
3. Substances with high elasticity and low rigidity used in textiles, polymers, and engineering applications
Flexible materials are essential in the production of modern clothing and protective gear.
Materiais flexíveis são essenciais na produção de roupas modernas e equipamentos de proteção.
The term 'flexible materials' is widely used in both Brazilian and American industrial, manufacturing, and educational contexts. In Brazil, there's a growing emphasis on flexible materials in sustainable fashion and eco-friendly manufacturing. The concept is particularly important in São Paulo's industrial sector and Rio's fashion industry. In the USA, flexible materials are crucial in aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elastic materialsbendable materialspliable materialsmalleable materialsresilient materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
rigid materialsbrittle materialsstiff materialsinflexible materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais flexíveis
Standard term used in industry and education throughout Brazil
São Paulo
materiais flexíveis
Common in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
materiais flexíveis
Used in fashion and textile industries
Portugal
materiais flexíveis
Same term used, common in technical and engineering contexts

Related Words

elasticityplasticitydeformationpolymertextiledurabilitytensile strength

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have flexible materials at hand (ter materiais flexíveis à mão)
flexibility of materials (flexibilidade dos materiais)
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