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preliminary segregation

[/ˌprɛlɪˈmɪneri ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: preliminary segregations / segregações preliminares
segregação preliminar
1. The initial or temporary separation of individuals, groups, or substances based on specific criteria before final processing or classification
The preliminary segregation of waste materials helps improve recycling efficiency.
A segregação preliminar de materiais residuais ajuda a melhorar a eficiência da reciclagem.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, an early stage of separation or isolation pending further review or decision
Preliminary segregation of suspects was conducted at the police station.
A segregação preliminar de suspeitos foi realizada na delegacia de polícia.
3. In industrial or laboratory settings, the initial separation process before detailed analysis or treatment
Preliminary segregation of ore samples is essential before chemical analysis.
A segregação preliminar de amostras de minério é essencial antes da análise química.
Synonyms
initial separationtemporary segregationprovisional separationfirst-stage sortingseparação inicialseparação provisória
Antonyms
mixingintegrationcombinationmisturaintegraçãocombinação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segregação preliminar
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
separação preliminar
Alternative term sometimes preferred in technical contexts
Portugal
segregação preliminar
Standard term used in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
segregação inicial
Common variant in informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

preliminary separation of the wheat from the chaff
first-pass segregation
initial triage and segregation
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