impermeabilidade
[ĩ.pɛɾ.me.a.bi.li.'da.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: impermeabilidades
impermeability
1. The quality or state of being impermeable; the inability of a substance to allow liquids or gases to pass through it
The impermeability of the rubber coating protects the electronics from water damage.
A impermeabilidade do revestimento de borracha protege os eletrônicos contra danos causados pela água.
2. In geology, the property of rocks or soil that prevents the passage of water or other fluids
The impermeability of clay makes it useful for creating barriers in landfills.
A impermeabilidade da argila a torna útil para criar barreiras em aterros sanitários.
3. Figuratively, the quality of being impenetrable or resistant to influence or change
His impermeability to criticism made it difficult to offer constructive feedback.
A sua impermeabilidade à crítica tornou difícil oferecer feedback construtivo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
impermeabilidade total - complete impermeability
teste de impermeabilidade - impermeability test
camada de impermeabilidade - impermeable layer
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