unstable aggregate
[/ʌnˈsteɪbəl ˈæɡrɪɡət/]
nounpl: unstable aggregates
agregado instável
1. A collection of particles or materials that lack cohesion and are prone to breaking apart or dispersing, commonly used in construction, geology, and chemistry
The unstable aggregate in the concrete mixture caused structural failure within months.
O agregado instável na mistura de concreto causou falha estrutural em poucos meses.
2. In geological contexts, soil or rock particles that do not bind together firmly and are susceptible to erosion or settling
The hillside was composed of unstable aggregate that shifted during heavy rainfall.
A encosta era composta de agregado instável que se deslocava durante chuvas intensas.
3. In chemistry and physics, a temporary grouping of particles or molecules that readily dissociate under stress or environmental changes
The unstable aggregate formed by the colloidal particles dispersed quickly when the pH changed.
O agregado instável formado pelas partículas coloidais se dispersou rapidamente quando o pH mudou.
This term is primarily technical and used in engineering, geology, and construction industries in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in civil engineering standards and building codes to ensure structural safety and durability of constructions.
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