poor-quality element
[/pɔːr ˈkwɒlɪti ˈɛlɪmənt/]
nounpl: poor-quality elements
elemento de baixa qualidade
1. A component, part, or item that fails to meet acceptable standards of quality, durability, or performance
The manufacturer recalled the product due to poor-quality elements in the circuit board.
O fabricante recolheu o produto devido a elementos de baixa qualidade na placa de circuito.
2. In quality control and manufacturing, a defective or substandard component that compromises overall product integrity
The inspection team identified poor-quality elements that would affect the safety of the device.
A equipe de inspeção identificou elementos de baixa qualidade que afetariam a segurança do dispositivo.
This term is primarily used in industrial, manufacturing, and quality assurance contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it reflects the importance placed on quality standards in production environments, particularly in automotive and electronics industries. The phrase is technical and formal, rarely used in casual conversation.
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