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mechanical method

[/məˈkænɪkəl ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: mechanical methods
método mecânico
1. A procedure or technique that relies on physical or mechanical processes rather than chemical, biological, or manual intervention
The mechanical method of water filtration uses screens and pressure to remove impurities.
O método mecânico de filtração de água usa telas e pressão para remover impurezas.
2. In contraception, a birth control method that creates a physical barrier to prevent pregnancy
Condoms are a reliable mechanical method of contraception.
Preservativos são um método mecânico confiável de contracepção.
3. A systematic approach involving machinery or automated equipment to accomplish a task
The factory adopted a mechanical method for assembling components.
A fábrica adotou um método mecânico para montar componentes.
Synonyms
mechanical processmechanical approachmechanical techniquephysical method
Antonyms
chemical methodbiological methodmanual methodorganic method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método mecânico
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
método mecânico
Common in technical and industrial contexts
Portugal
método mecânico
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nuts and bolts approach
back to basics method
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