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Science and Technology

The words in this lesson will help you understand some of the vocabulary used by scientists and technologists.

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alloyA metal that is formed by mixing two or more other metals, or by combining a metal and a nonmetal. To combine metals to form an alloy.
buoyant(a.)Capable of floating in a liquid; able to keep other things afloat.(b.)Not easily depressed; cheerful
celestial(a.) Of or related to the sky or heavens. (b.) Heavenly or divine
coagulate(a.) To change a liquid into a solid or nearly solid mass; clot. (b.)To become a coagulated.
combustible(a.) Capable of catching fire and burning; inflammable (b.) Easily excited; quick to anger
conflagrationA large and destructive fire
dissection(a.) The process of cutting apart an animal or plant to examine its internal structure. (b.) A detailed analysis or examination.
distillTo treat or purify a liquid by heating it until it forms a vapor and then cooling it so it returns to liquid form.
meteorologyThe science dealing with atmospheric conditions, especially weather conditions
saturateTo cause to be throughly soaked; filled to capacity

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