lumpy layer
[ˈlʌmpi ˈleɪər]
nounpl: lumpy layers
camada irregular; camada com grumos
1. A layer of material, substance, or sediment that has an uneven, bumpy surface with small hard masses or clumps rather than being smooth and uniform
The cake had a lumpy layer of frosting that didn't spread evenly.
O bolo tinha uma camada irregular de cobertura que não se espalhou uniformemente.
2. In geology or soil science, a stratum containing aggregates or consolidated particles that create an uneven texture
The soil profile showed a lumpy layer of clay mixed with stones.
O perfil do solo mostrou uma camada irregular de argila misturada com pedras.
3. In cooking, a layer of sauce, batter, or paste that contains small undissolved clumps
The gravy had a lumpy layer at the bottom that needed straining.
O molho tinha uma camada com grumos no fundo que precisava ser peneirada.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian cooking when describing poorly mixed sauces or gravies, and is frequently encountered in construction and geology contexts. Americans and Brazilians alike use this phrase when discussing food preparation problems or soil composition analysis.
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