1. A surface treatment or finishing process that uses the least amount of material, effort, or intervention necessary to achieve a functional or aesthetic result
The architect chose a minimal finishing treatment for the concrete walls to preserve their raw appearance.
O arquiteto escolheu um acabamento mínimo para as paredes de concreto para preservar sua aparência bruta.
2. In manufacturing or construction, a process that applies only essential coatings, polish, or refinement to a surface
The furniture designer opted for minimal finishing treatment, leaving the wood grain visible.
O designer de móveis optou por um acabamento mínimo, deixando o grão da madeira visível.