high-performance materials

[/haɪ pərˈfɔːrməns məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: high-performance materials
materiais de alto desempenho
1. Advanced materials engineered to exhibit superior mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical properties under extreme conditions, designed for demanding applications
High-performance materials like carbon fiber composites are essential in aerospace engineering.
Materiais de alto desempenho como compósitos de fibra de carbono são essenciais na engenharia aeroespacial.
2. Materials that maintain their structural integrity and functionality when subjected to high temperatures, pressures, stresses, or corrosive environments
The jet engine uses high-performance materials that can withstand temperatures exceeding 1500°C.
O motor a jato utiliza materiais de alto desempenho que podem suportar temperaturas superiores a 1500°C.
3. Engineered substances with enhanced properties such as increased strength-to-weight ratio, durability, or specialized thermal or electrical characteristics
High-performance materials are revolutionizing the automotive industry with lighter and stronger vehicle components.
Materiais de alto desempenho estão revolucionando a indústria automotiva com componentes de veículos mais leves e resistentes.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, the aerospace and automotive industries heavily employ this terminology, particularly in São Paulo's industrial hub. In the USA, it is standard vocabulary in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The Portuguese variant 'materiais de alta performance' reflects the influence of English technical jargon in Brazilian industrial sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
advanced materialsengineering materialsspecialty materialscomposite materialsaerospace-grade materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
conventional materialsstandard materialscommodity materialslow-performance materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais de alto desempenho
Standard technical terminology used in engineering and materials science contexts
São Paulo
materiais de alta performance
Alternative formulation commonly used in corporate and industrial sectors
Portugal
materiais de elevado desempenho
Preferred formal Portuguese variant, using 'elevado' instead of 'alto'
Rio de Janeiro
materiais de alto desempenho
Standard usage consistent with broader Brazilian technical terminology

Related Words

compositesceramicsalloyspolymersnanomaterialstitaniumcarbon fiberaerospace engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

pushing the limits of material science
engineered for excellence
extreme-condition performance
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