soft materials
[sɔft məˈtɪrɪəlz]
nounpl: soft materials
materiais macios
1. Materials that are easily deformable, flexible, and have low stiffness, typically including fabrics, foams, rubbers, gels, and polymers
The furniture designer chose soft materials like velvet and memory foam for maximum comfort.
O designer de móveis escolheu materiais macios como veludo e espuma viscoelástica para máximo conforto.
2. In materials science and engineering, substances with low hardness and high compliance that can undergo significant deformation without permanent damage
Soft materials are increasingly used in flexible electronics and wearable devices.
Materiais macios são cada vez mais utilizados em eletrônicos flexíveis e dispositivos vestíveis.
3. Textiles and fabric-based materials used in clothing, upholstery, and household goods
The baby's nursery was decorated with soft materials to ensure safety.
O quarto do bebê foi decorado com materiais macios para garantir segurança.
In Brazil, the term 'materiais macios' is widely used in architecture, fashion, and industrial design sectors. There's a growing emphasis on soft materials in sustainable fashion and eco-friendly manufacturing. In the USA, this term is predominantly used in scientific, engineering, and product design contexts, particularly with the advancement of flexible technology and biomaterial research.
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