metal gasket

[/ˈmɛtəl ˈɡæskɪt/]
nounpl: metal gaskets
junta metálica
1. A seal made of metal or metal-composite material used to prevent leakage between two surfaces in mechanical assemblies
The engine requires a new metal gasket to prevent oil leakage.
O motor necessita de uma junta metálica nova para evitar vazamento de óleo.
2. A high-performance sealing component used in high-temperature and high-pressure industrial applications
Metal gaskets are essential in aerospace applications due to their durability.
As juntas metálicas são essenciais em aplicações aeroespaciais devido à sua durabilidade.
Metal gaskets are critical components in Brazilian automotive manufacturing, which is a major industry. The term 'junta metálica' is widely recognized by mechanics and engineers across Brazil. In industrial contexts, proper gasket selection is crucial for preventing costly equipment failures, making this a standard vocabulary item in technical Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
metal sealmetallic gasketmetal washerspiral wound gasket
Antonyms / Antônimos
rubber gasketcork gasketelastomer seal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
junta metálica
Standard term used across Brazil in automotive and industrial contexts
São Paulo
junta metálica
Commonly used in the industrial hub; sometimes 'gaxeta de metal' in older references
Rio de Janeiro
junta metálica
Standard usage in automotive repair shops
Portugal
junta metálica
Portuguese equivalent; also 'vedante metálico' in technical contexts

Related Words

gasketsealcompression fittingflangevalvebearing

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow a gasket - perder a calma (to lose one's temper)
metal fatigue - fadiga do metal (structural deterioration over time)
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