Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Procesos Químicos y de Materiales

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to accelerate

[Verbo]

to increase the velocity of something

acelerar

Ex: In a cyclotron , charged particles are accelerated by alternating electric fields .En un ciclotrón, las partículas cargadas son **aceleradas** por campos eléctricos alternos.

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to dissolve

[Verbo]

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

disolverse

Ex: The detergent will dissolve in the washing machine , cleaning the clothes .El detergente **se disolverá** en la lavadora, limpiando la ropa.

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aluminum

[Sustantivo]

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

aluminio

Ex: The bicycle frame is made from aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .El cuadro de la bicicleta está hecho de **aluminio**, lo que lo hace más fácil de llevar y maniobrar en comparación con los cuadros de acero tradicionales.

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copper

[Sustantivo]

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

cobre

Ex: In telecommunications , copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .En telecomunicaciones, los cables de **cobre** todavía se utilizan ampliamente para transmitir datos a corta distancia.

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lead

[Sustantivo]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

plomo

Ex: The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply .El fontanero reemplazó las tuberías de **plomo** corroídas con alternativas modernas para garantizar la seguridad del suministro de agua potable.

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gunpowder

[Sustantivo]

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

pólvora

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .Históricamente, la **pólvora** se utilizó en los primeros experimentos de propulsión de cohetes antes del desarrollo de los combustibles sólidos y líquidos modernos.

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dynamite

[Sustantivo]

an explosive that is very powerful

dinamita

Ex: Dynamite is carefully regulated and handled due to its explosive nature and potential hazards.La **dinamita** está cuidadosamente regulada y manejada debido a su naturaleza explosiva y sus peligros potenciales.

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laser

[Sustantivo]

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

láser

Ex: The barcode scanner at the checkout counter uses a laser to read and process information quickly .El escáner de código de barras en la caja registradora utiliza un **láser** para leer y procesar información rápidamente.

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generator

[Sustantivo]

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

generador

Ex: Portable generators are useful during camping trips or emergencies to provide temporary electrical power .Los **generadores** portátiles son útiles durante viajes de camping o emergencias para proporcionar energía eléctrica temporal.

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to evaporate

[Verbo]

to become gas or vapor from liquid

evaporarse

Ex: By the end of the day , the rainwater will have evaporated from the sidewalks .Para el final del día, el agua de lluvia se habrá **evaporado** de las aceras.

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explosive

[Sustantivo]

a substance that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy

explosivo

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to extract

[Verbo]

to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do

extraer, sacar

Ex: The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to extract ancient artifacts .Los arqueólogos excavaron cuidadosamente el sitio para **extraer** artefactos antiguos.

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lining

[Sustantivo]

an inner protective layer applied to the interior surface of an object to shield it from wear, moisture, or damage

revestimiento, forro

Ex: The antique wooden chest had a cedar lining to deter pests and preserve its contents .El cofre de madera antiguo tenía un **forro** de cedro para disuadir a las plagas y preservar su contenido.

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component

[Sustantivo]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

componente

Ex: The software requires several components to run smoothly .El software requiere varios **componentes** para funcionar sin problemas.

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toxin

[Sustantivo]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

toxina

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence of toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .Los biólogos marinos monitorean los mariscos para detectar la presencia de **toxinas**, asegurando la seguridad de los mariscos para el consumo.

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residue

[Sustantivo]

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

residuo

Ex: Burnt residue from the campfire clung to their clothes after a night of roasting marshmallows .Los **residuos** quemados de la fogata se adhirieron a su ropa después de una noche asando malvaviscos.

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toxicant

[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance that is harmful or poisonous to living organisms

tóxico, sustancia tóxica

Ex: Proper containment measures prevented the toxicant from leaching into the groundwater .Las medidas de contención adecuadas impidieron que el **tóxico** se filtrara en las aguas subterráneas.

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disintegration

[Sustantivo]

the process or state of breaking apart or losing structural integrity

Ex: Exposure to acid led to the gradual disintegration of the metal surface .

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