release agent
[/rɪˈlis ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: release agents
agente de desmoldagem
1. A substance applied to a mold or form surface to prevent adhesion and facilitate the removal of a cast or molded object
The manufacturer applied a release agent to the mold before pouring the concrete.
O fabricante aplicou um agente de desmoldagem no molde antes de despejar o concreto.
2. A chemical or lubricating coating used in manufacturing, construction, or food production to prevent sticking
Bakers use a release agent on baking pans to ensure cookies don't stick.
Os padeiros usam um agente de desmoldagem nas formas para garantir que os biscoitos não grudem.
3. In composites manufacturing, a material that prevents resin from bonding to mold surfaces
The composite technician sprayed release agent on the fiberglass mold.
O técnico de compósitos pulverizou agente de desmoldagem no molde de fibra de vidro.
Release agents are essential in manufacturing across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is widely used in construction, composite manufacturing, and food production industries. In the USA, it's common in manufacturing and baking contexts. The product selection varies by industry, with silicone-based, wax-based, and polymer-based agents being most popular globally.
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