rigid materials

[ˈrɪdʒɪd məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: rigid materials
materiais rígidos
1. Substances or materials that do not bend, flex, or deform easily under stress or pressure; materials with high stiffness and low elasticity
Steel and concrete are rigid materials commonly used in construction.
Aço e concreto são materiais rígidos comumente usados na construção.
2. In materials science, substances that maintain their shape and resist deformation when force is applied
Engineers selected rigid materials for the aircraft frame to ensure structural integrity.
Os engenheiros selecionaram materiais rígidos para a estrutura da aeronave para garantir integridade estrutural.
3. Materials characterized by a high modulus of elasticity and minimal flexibility
Rigid materials like ceramics and composites are preferred in high-stress applications.
Materiais rígidos como cerâmicas e compósitos são preferidos em aplicações de alto estresse.
The term 'rigid materials' is widely used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term is standardized across industries including construction, manufacturing, and aerospace. The concept is fundamental to engineering education and professional practice in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stiff materialsinflexible materialsnon-flexible materialshard materialsbrittle materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible materialselastic materialsmalleable materialsductile materialssoft materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais rígidos
Standard term used throughout Brazil in technical and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
materiais rígidos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
materiais rígidos
Commonly used in industrial and engineering sectors
Portugal
materiais rígidos
Identical usage; also may use 'materiais não deformáveis' in technical contexts

Related Words

stiffnesselasticitybrittlenessstructural integritycompositesYoung's modulusdeformationstress tolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

rigid as a board
structurally sound
hold its shape
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