thread separation
[/θrɛd ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: thread separations
separação de fios
1. The process or result of dividing or pulling apart individual threads or strands from a collective bundle or fabric
The thread separation in the fabric occurred due to excessive washing.
A separação de fios no tecido ocorreu devido à lavagem excessiva.
2. In textile manufacturing, the deliberate division of threads to create spacing or texture in woven or knitted materials
Thread separation is essential in creating openwork designs.
A separação de fios é essencial na criação de designs de trabalho aberto.
3. In computing or software engineering, the logical or physical separation of execution threads in multithreading applications
Proper thread separation prevents race conditions in concurrent programming.
A separação adequada de fios (threads) previne condições de corrida na programação concorrente.
The term is primarily used in technical and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian textile manufacturing, thread separation is a quality control concern, while in software engineering and computing environments, it refers to managing parallel execution in multithreaded applications. The term has gained prominence in recent decades with the growth of software development and concurrent programming practices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose the thread (metaphorical, not literal thread separation)
pull the thread (unravel a situation, metaphorical)
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