poor adhesion

[/pʊr ədˈhiːʒən/]
nounpl: poor adhesions
má aderência
1. Insufficient or weak bonding between two surfaces or materials; failure of proper attachment or sticking
The paint showed poor adhesion to the metal surface after just two weeks.
A tinta apresentava má aderência à superfície metálica após apenas duas semanas.
2. In medical context: inadequate sticking or attachment of tissues, cells, or substances
Poor adhesion of the prosthetic caused it to become loose.
A má aderência da prótese fez com que ela se soltasse.
3. In industrial or manufacturing context: defective bonding that compromises product quality
Poor adhesion between layers resulted in product rejection.
A má aderência entre as camadas resultou na rejeição do produto.
This is primarily technical terminology used in Brazilian and Portuguese industrial, manufacturing, medical, and construction sectors. It's commonly encountered in quality control reports, medical diagnoses, and product failure analysis. The term is formal and specialized, not used in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
weak adhesionpoor bondinginadequate adhesiondefective adhesion
Antonyms / Antônimos
good adhesionstrong adhesionexcellent adhesionproper bonding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
má aderência
Standard term used in technical, medical, and industrial contexts
São Paulo
má aderência; falta de aderência
Common in manufacturing and quality control sectors
Portugal
fraca aderência; má aderência
Both terms are acceptable; European Portuguese may prefer 'fraca aderência'
Medical Portuguese
má aderência; aderência insuficiente
Used in clinical and surgical contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

adhesionadhesivebondingsurface preparationcoatinginterfacesubstrate

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't stick
fails to bond
comes unstuck
poor surface contact
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