primary base
[ˈpraɪmeri beɪs]
nounpl: primary bases
base primária
1. In baseball, the first base that a batter must reach after hitting the ball
The runner sprinted toward the primary base after the hit.
O corredor correu em direção à base primária após o golpe.
2. In chemistry, a fundamental compound that accepts protons or donates hydroxide ions in a solution
Sodium hydroxide is a primary base commonly used in laboratories.
O hidróxido de sódio é uma base primária comumente usada em laboratórios.
3. The main or principal base of operations in military or strategic contexts
The military established a primary base in the region for operations.
O exército estabeleceu uma base primária na região para operações.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'base primária' is a technical term used primarily in chemistry education and professional contexts. In sports, baseball terminology is less prevalent in Brazil than in the United States, as baseball is not the primary sport, though the terminology is understood among sports enthusiasts. The term is more commonly encountered in academic settings when discussing chemical properties and reactions.
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