mass action
[/mæs ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: mass actions
ação em massa
1. A coordinated action or protest involving large numbers of people acting together for a common cause
The workers organized a mass action to demand better working conditions.
Os trabalhadores organizaram uma ação em massa para exigir melhores condições de trabalho.
2. In chemistry and physics, the principle that the rate of a chemical reaction is proportional to the concentrations of the reacting substances
The law of mass action explains how reaction rates depend on molecular concentrations.
A lei da ação em massa explica como as velocidades de reação dependem das concentrações moleculares.
3. A widespread or large-scale movement, demonstration, or collective action by a group
The environmental mass action brought thousands of protesters to the streets.
A ação em massa ambiental trouxe milhares de manifestantes às ruas.
In Brazil, 'ação em massa' is strongly associated with labor movements, union strikes, and political protests, particularly during periods of social mobilization. The term carries significant weight in discussions of workers' rights and social justice. In the USA, 'mass action' is commonly used in activism, civil rights discourse, and scientific literature, reflecting both social movements and technical applications in chemistry and physics.
NYC Slang
mass action / mass mobilization (standard English, no specific NYC slang variant)
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