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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have flexible materials at hand (ter materiais flexíveis à mão)
flexibility of materials (flexibilidade dos materiais)
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