material deterioration
[/məˈtɪriəl dɪˌtɪriəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: deteriorações materiais
deterioração material
1. The process of physical decay or decline in the quality, condition, or structural integrity of tangible objects or substances over time
The building suffered material deterioration due to years of exposure to harsh weather conditions.
O edifício sofreu deterioração material devido a anos de exposição a condições climáticas severas.
2. In law and accounting, a significant decline in the value or condition of an asset that materially affects its utility or worth
The auditor identified material deterioration in the company's equipment inventory.
O auditor identificou deterioração material no inventário de equipamentos da empresa.
3. Physical damage or degradation of substance that substantially affects performance or usability
Material deterioration of the bridge's concrete supports required immediate renovation.
A deterioração material dos apoios de concreto da ponte exigiu renovação imediata.
This term is primarily used in formal contexts such as legal proceedings, financial audits, insurance assessments, and construction inspections in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it carries significant weight in contractual disputes and property assessments. The term is often encountered in real estate transactions, engineering reports, and forensic investigations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
signs of material deterioration
material deterioration of assets
prevent material deterioration
assess material deterioration
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