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Science

43 Words

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atomic
1.
a
to
mic
Adjective

related to atoms, the smallest units of matter, including their structure, properties, and interactions

The atomic structure of an element includes its nucleus, composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

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nucleus
2.
nuc
leus
Noun

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information

The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities.

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bond
3.
bond
Noun

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

The covalent bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.

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charge
4.
charge
Noun

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

The hotel room charge included breakfast and Wi-Fi access.

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density
5.
den
si
ty
Noun

(physics) the degree to which a substance is compacted, measured by dividing its mass by its volume

The density of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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gravity
6.
gra
vi
ty
Noun

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

Gravity is what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.

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particle
7.
par
ti
cle
Noun

(physics) any of the smallest units that energy or matter consists of, such as electrons, atoms, molecules, etc.

Electrons are fundamental particles with a negative electric charge.

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property
8.
pro
per
ty
Noun

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

They inherited a large property with acres of farmland and a historic farmhouse.

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instinct
9.
ins
tinct
Noun

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

The mother bird followed her instinct to build a nest and protect her eggs.

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metabolism
10.
me
ta
bo
li
sm
Noun

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy.

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evolutionary
11.
e
vo
lu
tio
na
ry
Adjective

related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

The evolutionary process has led to the diverse array of life forms we see today.

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organic
12.
or
ga
nic
Adjective

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

Organic farming relies on natural methods and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

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evolution
13.
e
vo
lu
tion
Noun

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

Evolution is the process by which species change over time in response to environmental pressures.

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genome
14.
ge
nome
Noun

the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion base pairs of DNA, encoding all the information needed for human development and function.

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mutation
15.
mu
ta
tion
Noun

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation.

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embryo
16.
emb
ryo
Noun

an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization

During the first trimester, the human embryo undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation to form essential organs.

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hybrid
17.
hyb
rid
Noun

a vehicle that can use two or more different sources of power as needed, often petrol in addition to electricity or diesel

The latest hybrid SUV seamlessly switches between its petrol engine and electric motor during city commutes to maximize fuel economy.

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clone
18.
clone
Verb

to create an exact genetic copy of an organism or replicate something closely

Scientists successfully cloned the sheep "Dolly" from an adult cell.

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reproduce
19.
re
pro
duce
Verb

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

Animals reproduce by giving birth to or laying eggs that hatch into offspring.

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stimulus
20.
stim
u
lus
Noun

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

In a lab experiment, the researchers applied a visual stimulus to study participants to observe and measure their neurological responses.

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synthesis
21.
syn
the
sis
Noun

the act of producing a substance that exists in living beings

The liver plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins necessary for blood clotting.

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accelerate
22.
a
cce
le
rate
Verb

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

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dissolve
23.
dis
solve
Verb

to make a substance one with a liquid

The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.

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acid
24.
a
cid
Noun

a water-soluble chemical substance that contains Hydrogen and has a sour taste or corrosive feature with a PH less than 7

The lemon juice contains citric acid, which gives it a sour taste and a pH of around 2.

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aluminum
25.
a
lu
mi
num
Noun

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen.

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copper
26.
co
pper
Noun

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

Copper is valued for its high electrical conductivity, which makes it ideal for wiring in electrical systems.

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lead
27.
lead
Verb

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

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conductor
28.
con
duc
tor
Noun

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

The conductor raised their baton, signaling the orchestra to begin the symphony.

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crystal
29.
crys
tal
Noun

a solid substance formed when a chemical compound solidifies, with atoms arranged in a highly regular, repeating pattern

Salt forms a cubic crystal when it solidifies.

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gunpowder
30.
gun
pow
der
Noun

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

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dynamite
31.
dy
na
mite
Noun

an explosive that is very powerful

Dynamite is an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed in an inert substance, typically sawdust or clay.

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composition
32.
com
po
si
tion
Noun

the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

The composition of water molecules consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, chemically bonded together.

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emit
33.
e
mit
Verb

to release gases or odors into the air

The factory chimney emits smoke into the air, affecting the local air quality.

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ray
34.
ray
Noun

a flat-bodied marine cartilaginous fish with eyes on the upper surface, swimming primarily using large, wing-like pectoral fins

The diver spotted a manta ray gliding over the reef.

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laser
35.
la
ser
Noun

a device that produces a powerful and concentrated beam of light that can be used in medical procedures, for cutting metal objects, etc.

The surgeon used a laser to precisely remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues.

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magnet
36.
mag
net
Noun

an object that produces an invisible field capable of attracting certain metals without physical contact

At school we played with magnets and saw how they push and pull metal pieces on a sheet.

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thermal
37.
ther
mal
Adjective

(of clothes) designed with special material that keeps the wearer warm

She wore a thermal jacket and pants to stay warm during the winter hike.

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compress
38.
comp
ress
Verb

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation.

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generator
39.
ge
ne
ra
tor
Noun

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities.

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evaporate
40.
e
va
po
rate
Verb

to become gas or vapor from liquid

Water can evaporate when exposed to heat.

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vacuum
41.
va
cuum
Verb

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean.

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infinite
42.
in
fi
nite
Adjective

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

The universe is believed to be infinite in size, with no discernible boundaries.

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residue
43.
re
si
due
Noun

a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.

The chemist found a residue of chemicals left in the test tube after the experiment was completed.

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