1. An extended or elongated procedure applied to a product or material to achieve final quality, polish, or refinement
The textile manufacturer implemented a lengthened finishing process to improve fabric durability.
O fabricante têxtil implementou um processo de acabamento prolongado para melhorar a durabilidade do tecido.
2. A manufacturing or production phase that takes more time than standard to complete surface treatment, quality control, or aesthetic enhancement
The lengthened finishing process resulted in superior product quality but increased costs.
O processo de acabamento prolongado resultou em qualidade superior do produto, mas aumentou os custos.