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1 automation
noun ((in factories etc) the use of machines, especially to work other machines: Automation has resulted in people losing their jobs.) automatização* * *au.tom.a.tion[ɔ:təm'eiʃən] n automação, automatização. -
2 bionics
(the use of biological principles in the design of computers etc.) biónica- bionic* * *bi.on.ics[bai'ɔniks] n biônica. -
3 bunting
(flags for use in celebrations.) bandeirola* * *bun.ting1[b'∧ntiŋ] n 1 pano de lã para bandeiras. 2 tiras de pano em cores para enfeitar prédios. 3 bandeirolas em tiras para decoração.————————bun.ting2[b'∧ntiŋ] n Ornith nome comum aos pássaros do gênero Emberiza. -
4 burner
noun (any device producing a flame: I'll have to use a burner to get this paint off.) maçarico* * *burn.er[b'ə:nə] n 1 bico de gás, maçarico. 2 queimador. 3 pequena fornalha. Bunsen burner bico de Bunsen. -
5 calculator
noun (a machine for calculating: Use a calculator for adding all those numbers.) calculadora* * *cal.cu.la.tor[k'ælkjuleitə] n 1 calculadora, máquina de calcular. 2 calculista. -
6 heraldry
noun (the study of coats of arms, crests etc and of the history of the families who have the right to use them.) heráldica* * *her.ald.ry[h'erəldri] n heráldica: a ciência das insígnias e dos brasões. -
7 jargon
(special words or phrases used within a group, trade or profession etc: legal jargon; medical jargon; Thieves use a special jargon in order to confuse passing hearers.) calão* * *jar.gon1[dʒ'a:gən] n 1 jargão, calão, galimatias, algaravia. 2 gíria profissional. 3 conversa ou escrito sem fundo nem sentido. 4 palavreado, tagarelice. • vi 1 falar jargão. 2 tagarelar.————————jar.gon2[dʒ'a:gən] n Min jargão: variedade de zirconita. -
8 machinist
noun (a person skilled in the use of machines, eg a sewing-machine, or electrical tools: She's a machinist in a clothes factory.) mecânico* * *ma.chin.ist[məʃ'i:nist] n especialista em máquinas e ferramentas mecânicas. -
9 margarine
(( abbreviation marge) a butter-like substance made mainly from vegetable fats: We use margarine instead of butter.) margarina* * *mar.ga.rine[ma:dʒər'i:n] n margarina. -
10 punctuation
1) (the act of punctuating.) pontuação2) (the use of punctuation marks.) pontuação* * *punc.tu.a.tion[p∧ŋktʃu'eiʃən] n pontuação. -
11 regulation
1) (a rule or instruction: There are certain regulations laid down as to how this job should be done, and these must be obeyed; ( also adjective) Please use envelopes of the regulation size.) regulamento2) (the act of regulating: the regulation of a piece of machinery.) regulação* * *reg.u.la.tion[regjul'eiʃən] n regulamento, regra, ordem, direção. • adj 1 de acordo com o regulamento ou a praxe, regulamentar. 2 normal, usual. -
12 sarcasm
((the use of) unpleasant remarks intended to hurt a person's feelings.) sarcasmo- sarcastically* * *sar.casm[s'a:kæzəm] n sarcasmo, zombaria, ironia. -
13 teaspoon
1) (a small spoon for use with a teacup: I need a teaspoon to stir my tea.) colher de chá2) (a teaspoonful: a teaspoon of salt.) colher de chá* * *tea.spoon[t'i:spu:n] n colher de chá. -
14 usefulness
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15 candid camera
noun (the use of a hidden video camera to show people while they are being tricked as a joke.) -
16 common-room
noun (in a college, school etc a sitting-room for the use of a group.) sala comum -
17 high-tech
noun ((also hi-tech, high technology) the use of advanced machines and equipment in industry.) -
18 information technology
noun (the study and use of electronic systems and computers for storing, analysing and utilizing information.) -
19 non-violence
(the refusal to use any violent means in order to gain political, social etc aims.) anti-violência -
20 pocket-money
noun (money for personal use, especially a child's regular allowance: He gets $2 a week pocket-money.) mesada
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