moisture seal
[/ˈmɔɪstʃər siːl/]
nounpl: moisture seals
vedação contra umidade
1. A protective barrier or coating applied to a surface to prevent the penetration or escape of moisture
The contractor applied a moisture seal to the basement walls to prevent water damage.
O contratante aplicou uma vedação contra umidade nas paredes do porão para evitar danos causados pela água.
2. In packaging and manufacturing, a seal that protects products from moisture contamination during storage and transport
The medication's moisture seal ensures the tablets remain dry and effective throughout their shelf life.
A vedação contra umidade do medicamento garante que os comprimidos permaneçam secos e eficazes durante toda sua vida útil.
3. A technical layer in construction materials designed to resist water vapor transmission
Installing a moisture seal beneath hardwood flooring prevents warping and buckling.
Instalar uma vedação contra umidade sob pisos de madeira maciça previne empenamento e deformação.
The term 'moisture seal' is predominantly used in technical and construction contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, it is particularly important in tropical and subtropical regions where humidity is high, making moisture sealing a critical part of building maintenance and product preservation. The concept is less commonly used in everyday conversational Portuguese but is standard terminology in construction, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries.
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