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sanding

[ˈsændɪŋ]
noun/gerund
lixamento
1. The process of smoothing or finishing a surface using sandpaper or a sanding tool
The carpenter spent hours sanding the wooden table.
O carpinteiro passou horas fazendo o lixamento da mesa de madeira.
2. The abrasive action of sand or sandpaper against a surface
Sanding removes the old paint from the wall.
O lixamento remove a tinta antiga da parede.
3. Fine particles produced during the sanding process
Wear a mask to avoid inhaling sanding dust.
Use uma máscara para evitar inalar o pó de lixamento.
Synonyms
abradingsmoothingfinishingpolishing
Antonyms
roughening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lixamento
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
lixamento
Standard usage in industrial and construction contexts
Portugal
lixagem
Preferred term in Portugal; also 'lixa' colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

sanding down - reduzir gradualmente
sanding off - remover através de lixamento
fine sanding - lixamento fino/delicado
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