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life-sustaining

/ˈlaɪf səˌsteɪ.nɪŋ/

Tradução: Que descreve aquilo que é necessário para manter a vida, como alimento, água, ar ou suporte médico.

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adjective

/ˈlaɪf səˌsteɪ.nɪŋ/C1formalmedical
  • ptQue descreve aquilo que é necessário para manter a vida, como alimento, água, ar ou suporte médico.

Describing something that is essential for maintaining life, such as food, water, air, or medical support.

  1. Essential for survivalB2formalmedical

    Performing an essential function in the living body; necessary to keep someone alive.

    ptVital para a vida

    • The heart is a life-sustaining organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
    • The patient was placed on life-sustaining equipment after the accident.
    • Water and oxygen are life-sustaining elements for all living beings.

    Sinônimoscriticalessentialindispensablelife-givingnecessaryvital

    Antônimosdeadlyfatallethalmortal

Formas
  • more life-sustaining comparative form
  • most life-sustaining superlative form