processos elementares
[pro-SES-sos e-le-men-TA-res]
nounmasculinepl: processos elementares
elementary processes
1. Basic or fundamental processes; the simplest or most basic steps or stages of a larger procedure or phenomenon
The elementary processes of photosynthesis involve light absorption and electron transfer.
Os processos elementares da fotossíntese envolvem absorção de luz e transferência de elétrons.
2. In physics and chemistry, the fundamental reactions or interactions at the molecular or atomic level that cannot be broken down further
Elementary processes in quantum mechanics form the foundation of particle interactions.
Os processos elementares na mecânica quântica formam a base das interações de partículas.
3. In educational or administrative contexts, the basic or foundational procedures
The elementary processes of data collection must be completed before analysis.
Os processos elementares de coleta de dados devem ser concluídos antes da análise.
This term is primarily used in scientific, academic, and educational contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is particularly common in chemistry and physics textbooks and research. The phrase emphasizes starting from fundamental building blocks and is often used when explaining complex phenomena by breaking them down into their simplest components.
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