sheet material
[/ʃiːt məˈtɪriəl/]
nounpl: sheet materials
material em folha
1. A flat, thin material manufactured or supplied in large sheets, typically used in construction, manufacturing, or crafts
The contractor ordered sheet material for the roof installation.
O empreiteiro encomendou material em folha para a instalação do telhado.
2. Raw or processed material in sheet form such as metal, plastic, plywood, or drywall
Sheet material like aluminum is commonly used in aircraft manufacturing.
Material em folha como alumínio é comumente usado na fabricação de aeronaves.
3. Any flexible or rigid flat material that comes in standardized sheet sizes
The artist selected various sheet materials for her mixed-media project.
A artista selecionou vários materiais em folha para seu projeto de mídia mista.
In Brazil, 'material em folha' is the standard technical term used in construction, manufacturing, and DIY contexts. The term 'chapa' is also commonly used, particularly in São Paulo's industrial sector. In the United States, sheet materials are fundamental to construction and manufacturing industries, with specific types (plywood, drywall, metal sheets) often being referred to by their material names rather than the generic term.
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