generic material
[dʒə'nɛrɪk mə'tɪriəl]
nounpl: generic materials
material genérico
1. A substance or component that is not branded, standardized, or having common properties applicable to multiple uses without specific distinction
The construction company used generic material for the foundation instead of specialized concrete.
A construtora usou material genérico para a fundação em vez de concreto especializado.
2. Raw or base material without proprietary characteristics, often used in manufacturing or design as a universal building block
Generic material can be customized to fit various applications in the automotive industry.
Material genérico pode ser customizado para se adequar a várias aplicações na indústria automotiva.
3. In software or design contexts, a material or component without specific branding or identifying features
The app uses generic material design principles for cross-platform compatibility.
O aplicativo usa princípios de design material genérico para compatibilidade multiplataforma.
In Brazil, 'material genérico' is commonly used in industrial and construction sectors to denote cost-effective, non-specialized components. In the USA, the term gained broader usage with the rise of Material Design frameworks in tech. Both cultures value generic materials for their cost-efficiency and versatility in production and design contexts.
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