← Back to Fala2Me
heterogeneous
[ˌhet.ə.rə.ˈdʒiː.ni.əs]
adjective
heterogêneo
1.
composed of different or dissimilar elements or parts; not homogeneous
The group was heterogeneous, with members from different backgrounds and cultures.
O grupo era heterogêneo, com membros de diferentes origens e culturas.
2.
of diverse or varied character or nature
The heterogeneous mixture of ingredients created a unique flavor.
A mistura heterogênea de ingredientes criou um sabor único.
3.
Chemistry: consisting of different phases or substances
A heterogeneous catalytic reaction occurs on the surface of the catalyst.
Uma reação catalítica heterogênea ocorre na superfície do catalisador.
Synonyms
diverse
mixed
varied
assorted
miscellaneous
dissimilar
Antonyms
homogeneous
uniform
identical
similar
consistent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
heterogêneo
standard usage
Portugal
heterogéneo
European Portuguese spelling variant
General Academic
diversificado
alternative term emphasizing diversity
Related Idioms & Phrases
heterogeneous mixture - mistura heterogênea
heterogeneous group - grupo heterogêneo
heterogeneous population - população heterogênea
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →