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fossa negra

[ˈfɔ.sɐ ˈne.ɡrɐ]
nounfemininepl: fossas negras
black pit; septic tank
1. An underground pit or tank used for the collection and decomposition of human waste and sewage, typically in areas without access to municipal sewage systems
The rural house relied on a black pit for waste management.
A casa rural dependia de uma fossa negra para o tratamento de resíduos.
2. In astronomy, an alternative or colloquial term for a black hole
Scientists detected radiation near the black pit in space.
Os cientistas detectaram radiação próxima à fossa negra no espaço.
Synonyms
fossa sépticapoço negroburaco negro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fossa negra
Common term for septic tanks in rural areas
São Paulo
fossa séptica
More formal/technical term preferred in urban areas
Portugal
fossa séptica
Standard Portuguese term; fossa negra is less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

cair na fossa negra - to fall into a difficult or dark situation
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