ultrasonic measurement
[/ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk ˈmeʒərmənt/]
nounpl: ultrasonic measurements
medição ultrassônica
1. A non-destructive testing technique that uses high-frequency sound waves (typically above 20 kHz) to measure distances, detect flaws, or determine material properties
Ultrasonic measurement is commonly used in industrial inspection to detect cracks in metal structures.
A medição ultrassônica é comumente usada em inspeção industrial para detectar rachaduras em estruturas metálicas.
2. A medical diagnostic procedure using ultrasound waves to visualize internal body structures and measure anatomical dimensions
The doctor performed an ultrasonic measurement to determine the size of the fetus during pregnancy.
O médico realizou uma medição ultrassônica para determinar o tamanho do feto durante a gravidez.
3. A precision measurement method for thickness gauging, distance measurement, or fluid level detection in various applications
Ultrasonic measurement devices are used to check the thickness of pipeline walls in refineries.
Dispositivos de medição ultrassônica são usados para verificar a espessura das paredes de dutos em refinarias.
Ultrasonic measurement is a critical technology in both Brazilian and American industrial sectors, particularly in oil and gas refining, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing. In medical contexts, it is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in both countries. The terminology is standardized in technical and medical communities across both nations, with slight spelling variations between Brazilian Portuguese (ultrassônica) and European Portuguese (ultrassónica).
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