sparse fibers
[/spɑːrs ˈfaɪbərz/]
nounpl: sparse fibers
fibras esparsas
1. Fibers that are thinly distributed, scattered, or distributed with gaps or spaces between them; not densely packed or concentrated
The microscopic examination revealed sparse fibers scattered throughout the tissue sample.
O exame microscópico revelou fibras esparsas espalhadas por toda a amostra de tecido.
2. In textile and materials science, fibers that are infrequent or limited in density within a composite material or structure
The composite material had sparse fibers that resulted in lower strength properties.
O material composto tinha fibras esparsas que resultaram em propriedades de resistência mais baixas.
3. In anatomy and histology, nerve fibers or muscle fibers that are thinly distributed in a particular region
The biopsy showed sparse fibers in the affected muscle tissue, indicating degeneration.
A biópsia mostrou fibras esparsas no tecido muscular afetado, indicando degeneração.
This is a technical and scientific term used primarily in medical, textile, materials science, and engineering fields. It is not a colloquial expression and maintains the same usage across English-speaking and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. The term is crucial in fields such as histopathology, composite materials engineering, and textile manufacturing.
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