large-scale separation
[/lɑːrdʒ skeɪl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: large-scale separations
separação em larga escala
1. The process of dividing or isolating substances, materials, or groups on a large industrial or commercial scale
The chemical plant implemented large-scale separation of crude oil into its component parts.
A refinaria implementou separação em larga escala do petróleo bruto em seus componentes.
2. In chemistry and engineering, the industrial-level division of mixtures into pure or purer components using physical or chemical methods
Large-scale separation of isotopes requires specialized centrifuge equipment.
A separação em larga escala de isótopos requer equipamento de centrifugação especializado.
3. The act of removing or isolating groups or communities on a significant geographical or demographic scale
The large-scale separation of families affected thousands during the migration crisis.
A separação em larga escala de famílias afetou milhares durante a crise migratória.
This term is widely used in Brazilian industrial and chemical engineering contexts, particularly in the oil refining sector which is significant to Brazil's economy. In the United States, it's commonly used in environmental, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The term has also gained social and political significance in discussions about immigration policy and family separation.
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