static scale
[/ˈstætɪk skeɪl/]
nounpl: static scales
escala estática
1. A weighing device that measures weight without movement or dynamic force; a stationary balance scale used to determine the mass of an object at rest
The nurse used a static scale to record the patient's weight during the medical examination.
A enfermeira usou uma escala estática para registrar o peso do paciente durante o exame médico.
2. In engineering and physics, a reference scale or measurement system that does not change or vary over time
The instrument was calibrated using a static scale to ensure accuracy in measurements.
O instrumento foi calibrado usando uma escala estática para garantir precisão nas medições.
3. A fixed proportional relationship between map distances and actual distances on the ground
The cartographer used a static scale of 1:10,000 for the topographic map.
O cartógrafo usou uma escala estática de 1:10.000 para o mapa topográfico.
Static scales are fundamental measurement tools in Brazilian and American medical, scientific, and commercial settings. In Brazil, they are commonly found in pharmacies, clinics, and schools for routine weight measurements. The term is technical and standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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