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.
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