polymer concentration

[/ˈpɒlɪmər kənˌsenˈtreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: concentrações de polímero
concentração de polímero
1. The amount of polymer dissolved or dispersed in a solution, typically expressed as a percentage by weight, volume, or molar concentration (mol/L)
The viscosity of the solution increased significantly with higher polymer concentration.
A viscosidade da solução aumentou significativamente com a maior concentração de polímero.
2. In materials science, the density or proportion of polymer molecules present in a given volume of medium or solvent
Researchers adjusted the polymer concentration to achieve the desired mechanical properties.
Os pesquisadores ajustaram a concentração de polímero para obter as propriedades mecânicas desejadas.
3. The critical parameter in polymer processing that affects flow behavior, crystallinity, and final product characteristics
At low polymer concentration, the material exhibits Newtonian flow behavior.
Em baixa concentração de polímero, o material exibe comportamento de fluxo newtoniano.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in scientific, engineering, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential in polymer chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing industries. The term is identical across Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical vocabularies, reflecting the international nature of scientific terminology. In Brazil, this term is particularly relevant given the country's significant plastics and polymer production industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
polymer contentpolymer loadingpolymer densitypolymer level
Antonyms / Antônimos
polymer dilutionlow polymer content

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concentração de polímero
Standard technical term used in chemistry and materials science contexts
São Paulo
concentração de polímero
Widely used in industrial and academic settings, particularly in polymer manufacturing centers
Portugal
concentração de polímero
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage in technical contexts
General English (USA)
polymer concentration
Standard term in chemical engineering, materials science, and polymer industry

Related Words

viscositysolute concentrationmolecular weightpolymer solutionpolymeric materialdilutionsaturation

Related Idioms & Phrases

polymer concentration gradient
optimal polymer concentration
saturation polymer concentration
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