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protuberance

[/prəˈtjuːbərəns/]
nounfemininepl: protuberances
protuberância
1. A thing that protrudes or sticks out from a surface or object
The rocky protuberance jutted out from the cliff face.
A protuberância rochosa se projetava para fora da face do penhasco.
2. An abnormal or unnatural swelling or growth on the body
The doctor examined the protuberance on the patient's shoulder.
O médico examinou a protuberância no ombro do paciente.
3. In astronomy, a bright gaseous structure extending outward from the sun's surface
Scientists observed a massive solar protuberance during the eclipse.
Os cientistas observaram uma protuberância solar massiva durante o eclipse.
Synonyms
protrusionbulgebumpswellingprominenceexcrescenceknobprojection
Antonyms
depressionindentationconcavityhollow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protuberância
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
protuberância
Standard usage, may colloquially use 'saliência'
São Paulo
protuberância
Standard usage, may colloquially use 'volume'
Portugal
protuberância
Standard term, may also use 'saliência' or 'elevação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bump on a log - uma protuberância sem importância
stick out like a sore thumb - se destacar como uma protuberância
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