SAT Naturwissenschaften - Aussehen und Textur

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

Kontraktion

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

Verdichtung

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Dimension

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

Krümmung

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

Fase

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

trüb

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

krumm

able to increase in size or volume

expansiv

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

irideszent

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

porös

hard to manage because of awkward form

ungeschliffen

having an impressive height

eminent

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

verzerrt

not flexible or easily bent

steif

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhäsiv

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

glatt

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elasitsch

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

beton

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

fein

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

wellig

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

rau

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

zerzaust

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

geplissert

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

flach

looking like a labyrinth, twisting and confusing

labyrinthartig

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

verziert

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elliptisch

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

rohrförmig

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoid

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

verformbar

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

feucht

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

unordentlich

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

straff

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

gekräuselt

having an empty space within

hohl

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

lebensnah

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

zugfest

to spread out or stretch in various directions

erweitern

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

komprimieren

to stretch something in order to make it longer

verlängern

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

pigmentieren

to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection

beschädigen

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

falten

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

verschmieren

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

konturieren

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

verschmieren

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

filzen

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

verschönern

to enlarge or lengthen something

verlängern