solid sheet

[/ˈsɑːlɪd ʃiːt/]
nounpl: solid sheets
chapa sólida
1. A continuous, unbroken flat piece of material without holes, gaps, or perforations
The construction worker installed a solid sheet of plywood on the roof.
O trabalhador de construção instalou uma chapa sólida de compensado no telhado.
2. A sheet material that is dense and uniform throughout, without voids or hollow sections
They used a solid sheet of metal for the door frame.
Eles usaram uma chapa sólida de metal para o marco da porta.
3. In manufacturing, a flat panel made from non-porous material suitable for various applications
The factory produces solid sheets of polycarbonate for industrial use.
A fábrica produz chapas sólidas de policarbonato para uso industrial.
In Brazilian construction and manufacturing industries, 'chapa sólida' is the standard technical term used for solid sheets, particularly in commerce with suppliers and in technical specifications. The term emphasizes the absence of defects or holes, which is crucial in quality control and product specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solid panelunperforated sheetcontinuous sheetflat platedense sheet
Antonyms / Antônimos
perforated sheetmeshlatticescreenhollow sheet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chapa sólida
Standard term used across Brazil in construction and manufacturing
São Paulo
chapa inteira
Alternative expression meaning 'whole sheet' or 'complete sheet'
Portugal
folha sólida
Portuguese preference for 'folha' over 'chapa' in some contexts

Related Words

plywoodmetal sheetlaminatepanelmaterialconstructionfabrication

Related Idioms & Phrases

sheet metal work
solid as a rock
flat as a sheet
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