leftover material
[LEFT-oh-vur muh-TEER-ee-ul]
nounpl: leftover materials
material sobra or sobras de material
1. Unused or excess material that remains after a process, project, or production is completed
The construction company donated the leftover material to the community center.
A empresa de construção doou o material sobra para o centro comunitário.
2. Scraps or remnants of fabric, wood, or other materials from manufacturing or crafting
Artists often use leftover material from factories to create unique sculptures.
Artistas frequentemente usam sobras de material de fábricas para criar esculturas únicas.
3. Discarded or waste material that may be repurposed or recycled
We reduced waste by finding new uses for leftover material in our workshop.
Reduzimos o desperdício ao encontrar novos usos para as sobras de material em nossa oficina.
In Brazil, sustainability and reuse of materials are increasingly valued in both industrial and creative sectors. The term is commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and arts communities. In the USA, especially in NYC, there's a growing maker culture that repurposes leftover materials for art and innovation projects.
NYC Slang
scraps or leftovers
Related Idioms & Phrases
make do with leftover material
turn leftover material into gold
find a second life for leftover material
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