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smooth finishing

[/smuːð ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento liso
1. The process of creating a smooth, even surface on a material by sanding, polishing, or other finishing techniques
The smooth finishing of the wooden table took several hours of careful work.
O acabamento liso da mesa de madeira levou várias horas de trabalho cuidadoso.
2. In construction or manufacturing, the final stage where surfaces are refined to eliminate roughness and imperfections
Smooth finishing is essential for high-quality furniture production.
O acabamento liso é essencial para a produção de móveis de alta qualidade.
Synonyms
fine finishingpolishingsandingsurface refinementsmooth surface treatment
Antonyms
rough finishingcoarse finishingtextured finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento liso
most common usage
São Paulo
acabamento liso/polido
may include 'polido' for emphasis
Portugal
acabamento suave/liso
'suave' sometimes preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

polish to perfection
sand down to smoothness
give it a fine finish
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