outer elements
[ˈaʊtər ˈɛləmənts]
noun
elementos externos
1. The external or peripheral components or parts that form the outside boundary or surface of something
The outer elements of the building's facade need repair.
Os elementos externos da fachada do edifício precisam de reparo.
2. In chemistry and physics, the outermost electrons or particles in an atom or molecular structure
The outer elements of the atom determine its chemical properties.
Os elementos externos do átomo determinam suas propriedades químicas.
3. External factors, forces, or influences that affect a situation from outside
Outer elements such as weather and traffic affected the project timeline.
Elementos externos como clima e tráfego afetaram o cronograma do projeto.
This term is commonly used in technical, scientific, and architectural contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering and construction industries, while in Portugal the term 'elementos exteriores' maintains a more formal register.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the outer elements at play
stripped to the outer elements
weathering the outer elements
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