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surface treatment agent

[/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈtriːtmənt ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: surface treatment agents
agente de tratamento de superfície
1. A chemical substance or compound applied to a surface to modify its properties, such as improving adhesion, corrosion resistance, appearance, or durability
The manufacturer used a surface treatment agent to enhance the paint adhesion on the metal substrate.
O fabricante usou um agente de tratamento de superfície para melhorar a adesão da tinta ao substrato metálico.
2. Any material used in industrial or manufacturing processes to prepare surfaces before coating, bonding, or further processing
A silane-based surface treatment agent was applied to improve water resistance.
Um agente de tratamento de superfície à base de silano foi aplicado para melhorar a resistência à água.
Synonyms
surface modifiersurface conditioning agentsurface preparation agentcoupling agent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agente de tratamento de superfície
standard term used in industrial and chemical contexts
Portugal
agente de tratamento superficial
alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
Technical/Industrial
promotor de adesão
used specifically when referring to adhesion promotion

Related Idioms & Phrases

prepare the surface
condition the substrate
enhance surface properties
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