microfiltration

[ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.fɪl.ˈtreɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: microfiltrações
microfiltração
1. A filtration process using membranes with pore sizes between 0.1 and 10 micrometers to separate particles and microorganisms from liquids
Microfiltration is commonly used in water treatment to remove bacteria and suspended solids.
A microfiltração é comumente usada no tratamento de água para remover bactérias e sólidos suspensos.
2. A separation technology that operates at relatively low pressures compared to other membrane filtration methods
The plant upgraded to microfiltration to improve the quality of their drinking water supply.
A fábrica atualizou seu sistema para microfiltração para melhorar a qualidade de seu fornecimento de água potável.
3. In food and beverage industry, a process used to clarify and extend shelf life of products
Microfiltration helps maintain the flavor profile while removing spoilage organisms from wine.
A microfiltração ajuda a manter o perfil de sabor enquanto remove organismos de deterioração do vinho.
Microfiltration is a specialized technical term used primarily in industrial, environmental, and food processing sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It has gained importance in Brazil due to increasing focus on water quality and environmental regulations. The term is largely identical across Portuguese-speaking regions and English-speaking countries, reflecting its nature as specialized scientific terminology with standardized international usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
membrane filtrationmicro-filtrationultrafiltration (broader sense)
Antonyms / Antônimos
macrofiltrationcoarse filtration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
microfiltração
Standard technical term used in engineering and water treatment contexts
São Paulo
microfiltração
Widely used in industrial and environmental engineering sectors
Portugal
microfiltração
Standard European Portuguese term, identical to Brazilian usage in technical contexts
General American
microfiltration
Primary term in technical, industrial, and scientific English

Related Words

filtrationmembraneultrafiltrationnanofiltrationwater treatmentpurification

Related Idioms & Phrases

membrane separation technology
fine particle removal
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