variable contamination
[/ˈvɛriəbəl kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: contaminações variáveis
contaminação variável
1. Contamination that changes in degree, extent, or character over time or across different locations or samples
The laboratory detected variable contamination in the water samples depending on seasonal changes.
O laboratório detectou contaminação variável nas amostras de água dependendo das mudanças sazonais.
2. In statistics and research, contamination that is not constant and may differ between experimental groups or conditions
The researchers had to account for variable contamination when analyzing the experimental results.
Os pesquisadores tiveram que levar em conta a contaminação variável ao analisar os resultados experimentais.
3. In quality control, inconsistent levels of unwanted substances or impurities in products or materials
Variable contamination in the manufacturing process required new safety protocols.
A contaminação variável no processo de fabricação exigiu novos protocolos de segurança.
This is primarily a technical and scientific term used in quality control, environmental science, and research contexts. It is equally used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic and industrial settings. The term is essential in discussing product safety, environmental monitoring, and laboratory standards.
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