limit value
[/ˈlɪmɪt ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: limit values
valor limite
1. The maximum or minimum acceptable value for a measurement, parameter, or quantity in scientific, technical, or regulatory contexts
The limit value for air pollution in this region is 50 micrograms per cubic meter.
O valor limite para poluição do ar nesta região é 50 microgramas por metro cúbico.
2. In mathematics, the value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value
As x approaches infinity, the limit value of the function is 5.
Quando x se aproxima do infinito, o valor limite da função é 5.
3. A threshold or boundary set by regulations, standards, or safety protocols that must not be exceeded
The occupational exposure limit value for benzene is strictly enforced in the workplace.
O valor limite de exposição ocupacional para benzeno é rigorosamente aplicado no local de trabalho.
The term 'limit value' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and regulatory domains in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly found in CONAMA (environmental agency) regulations and occupational safety standards. The concept is essential in discussions about environmental protection, workplace safety, and quality control.
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