1. The use of mechanical force or machinery to transform, treat, or refine materials or data without chemical alteration
Mechanical processing of wood involves cutting, grinding, and shaping.
O processamento mecânico da madeira envolve corte, moagem e modelagem.
2. In computing, the handling of information by automated machines or systems
The mechanical processing of documents has been replaced by digital systems.
O processamento mecânico de documentos foi substituído por sistemas digitais.
3. Industrial treatment of materials using physical force rather than chemical reactions
Mechanical processing of minerals includes crushing and separation.
O processamento mecânico de minerais inclui britagem e separação.