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fragmentation process

[fræɡ.mən.ˈteɪ.ʃən ˈprɑː.ses]
nounpl: fragmentation processes
processo de fragmentação
1. A process by which something is broken down into smaller, separate fragments or pieces
The fragmentation process of the rock was caused by repeated freezing and thawing cycles.
O processo de fragmentação da rocha foi causado por ciclos repetidos de congelamento e descongelamento.
2. In computing, the process of dividing data or storage into non-contiguous blocks
Disk fragmentation process can slow down your computer's performance over time.
O processo de fragmentação de disco pode diminuir o desempenho do seu computador ao longo do tempo.
3. In biology, the breaking apart of an organism or cell into smaller units
The fragmentation process in starfish allows them to regenerate lost limbs.
O processo de fragmentação em estrelas-do-mar permite que elas regenerem membros perdidos.
Synonyms
breaking processdisintegration processdecomposition processsplitting process
Antonyms
consolidation processintegration processunification process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de fragmentação
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
processo de fragmentação
Standard usage in technical contexts
Portugal
processo de fragmentação
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

break into fragments
fragment into pieces
undergo fragmentation
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