solid materials
[/ˈsɑːlɪd məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: solid materials
materiais sólidos
1. Substances that have a fixed shape and volume, with molecules tightly packed together in a rigid structure
Wood, metal, and stone are examples of solid materials used in construction.
Madeira, metal e pedra são exemplos de materiais sólidos usados na construção.
2. In materials science, matter existing in a solid state of aggregation with definite form and low compressibility
The laboratory tested various solid materials for their durability and strength.
O laboratório testou vários materiais sólidos quanto à sua durabilidade e resistência.
3. Physical substances that maintain their structure without requiring a container
Solid materials can be shaped, carved, or molded depending on their properties.
Materiais sólidos podem ser moldados, esculpidos ou trabalhados dependendo de suas propriedades.
The term 'materiais sólidos' is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, particularly in physics and chemistry curricula. In industrial contexts, both Brazil and the USA use this terminology when discussing construction, manufacturing, and materials engineering. The concept is fundamental to STEM education across both cultures.
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