dilation
nounfemininetécnico/dilɐtɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
di·la·ta·ção
Definition
The action or effect of dilating; an increase in volume or dimensions.
The thermal dilation of metals must be considered in bridge construction.
The doctor observed a dilation of the patient's pupils.
Common collocations
thermal dilationtime dilationpupil dilation
Etymology
Do latim 'dilatatio, -onis', derivado de 'dilatare' (alargar, expandir).