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undisturbed zone

[/ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd zoʊn/]
nounpl: undisturbed zones
zona intocada / zona não perturbada
1. An area that remains in its natural state without human interference or disturbance
The marine reserve was declared an undisturbed zone to protect endangered species.
A reserva marinha foi declarada zona intocada para proteger espécies em perigo de extinção.
2. A region in geology or soil science that has not been affected by excavation, construction, or other human activities
The archaeologists carefully excavated around the undisturbed zone to preserve the artifacts.
Os arqueólogos escavaram cuidadosamente ao redor da zona não perturbada para preservar os artefatos.
3. An area designated for conservation purposes where human activity is restricted
Wildlife sanctuaries often contain undisturbed zones where animals can live freely.
Os santuários de vida selvagem geralmente contêm zonas intocadas onde os animais podem viver livremente.
Synonyms
pristine areaprotected zoneconservation areawilderness areauncontaminated zone
Antonyms
developed areadisturbed zonecontaminated areaurbanized zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona intocada / área preservada
Commonly used in environmental and conservation contexts
São Paulo
zona de preservação / área protegida
Often used in official environmental documentation
Portugal
zona não perturbada / área selvagem
Used in scientific and conservation literature
Rio de Janeiro
zona primitiva / área natural
Common in tourism and ecological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in its natural state
leave no trace
pristine condition
untouched wilderness
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