thread damage
[/θrɛd ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: thread damages
dano na rosca
1. Physical harm or deterioration of the helical ridge on a screw, bolt, or internal surface that engages with another threaded component
The bolt showed significant thread damage from repeated use without lubrication.
O parafuso apresentava dano considerável na rosca devido ao uso repetido sem lubrificação.
2. Impairment of the structural integrity of threads that prevents proper fastening or engagement
Thread damage on the engine block made it impossible to install the spark plug.
O dano na rosca do bloco do motor impossibilitou a instalação da vela de ignição.
3. Deterioration caused by stripping, corrosion, or mechanical wear of threaded surfaces
Excessive tightening can cause thread damage that requires professional repair.
O aperto excessivo pode causar dano na rosca que requer reparo profissional.
This is technical terminology commonly used in automotive, mechanical engineering, and construction industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, mechanics and engineers use 'dano na rosca' in professional contexts, while colloquial variants like 'estrago' may appear in informal settings. The issue is particularly relevant in tropical climates like Brazil where corrosion-related thread damage is common.
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