1. A technique or process for completing or treating a surface, product, or material that is no longer current or commonly used in modern practice
The factory still uses an outdated finishing method that produces inconsistent results compared to modern techniques.
A fábrica ainda utiliza um método de acabamento obsoleto que produz resultados inconsistentes comparados às técnicas modernas.
2. An old-fashioned approach to surface treatment that has been replaced by more efficient or effective contemporary methods
Switching from this outdated finishing method to automation improved production speed by 40%.
Mudar deste método de acabamento obsoleto para automação melhorou a velocidade de produção em 40%.