material toughness
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noun
tenacidade do material
1. The ability of a material to absorb energy and deform plastically without breaking or fracturing; resistance to fracture when stressed
Steel has high material toughness, making it ideal for structural applications.
O aço possui alta tenacidade do material, tornando-o ideal para aplicações estruturais.
2. In materials science, the capacity to withstand both stress and strain without sudden failure
The material toughness of this polymer was tested through impact resistance tests.
A tenacidade do material deste polímero foi testada através de ensaios de resistência ao impacto.
3. A measure of the work required to fracture a material, typically expressed in units of energy per unit volume
Engineers increased the material toughness by adjusting the alloy composition.
Os engenheiros aumentaram a tenacidade do material ajustando a composição da liga.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in engineering, materials science, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. In Brazil, this terminology is widely employed in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. The concept is fundamental to quality control and material selection in manufacturing sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tough as nails (when describing materials with exceptional toughness)
bend but not break (describing material behavior under stress)
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