pliable materials
[ˈplaɪəbəl məˈtɪriəlz]
noun phrasepl: pliable materials
materiais flexíveis
1. Substances or matter that can be bent, folded, or shaped without breaking or cracking; materials with the quality of being flexible and adaptable to different forms
Rubber and leather are pliable materials commonly used in manufacturing.
Borracha e couro são materiais flexíveis comumente usados na fabricação.
2. Materials that possess the capacity to be molded or worked into various shapes while maintaining their structural integrity
The artisan selected pliable materials like clay and fabric for the sculpture.
O artesão selecionou materiais flexíveis como argila e tecido para a escultura.
3. Substances that are easily adaptable and can conform to pressure or force without permanent deformation
Pliable materials such as plastic and aluminum foil are ideal for packaging applications.
Materiais flexíveis como plástico e papel alumínio são ideais para aplicações de embalagem.
The concept of pliable materials is particularly important in Brazilian craftsmanship traditions, where artisans work extensively with flexible materials like leather, wood, and fibers. In industrial contexts, both Brazil and the United States emphasize the engineering properties of pliable materials for manufacturing and design applications. The term is widely used in fashion, construction, and packaging industries across both countries.
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