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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Objetos Técnicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con objetos técnicos, como "stratum", "osciloscopio", "trinquete", etc. que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
anchor
anchor
[Sustantivo]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

ancla, áncora

ancla, áncora

Ex: They used a large anchor to moor the floating platform to the seabed. 

Utilizaron un gran ancla para amarrar la plataforma flotante al lecho marino.

helix
helix
[Sustantivo]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

hélice, espiral

hélice, espiral

Ex: The structure of DNA is a double helix, crucial for genetic information. 

La estructura del ADN es una doble hélice, crucial para la información genética.

console
console
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

consola, consola de videojuegos

consola, consola de videojuegos

Ex: She connected the console to the television for a better gaming experience. 

Ella conectó la consola al televisor para una mejor experiencia de juego.

drone
drone
[Sustantivo]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

dron

dron

Ex: The delivery company is testing drones to quickly transport packages to customers in remote areas. 

La empresa de entrega está probando drones para transportar rápidamente paquetes a clientes en áreas remotas.

foam
foam
[Sustantivo]

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

espuma

espuma

Ex: The car seat was cushioned with foam for long drives. 

El asiento del coche estaba acolchado con espuma para viajes largos.

payload
payload
[Sustantivo]

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

carga útil, carga

carga útil, carga

Ex: The truck's payload capacity allowed it to transport heavy construction materials. 

La capacidad de carga útil del camión le permitía transportar materiales de construcción pesados.

replica
replica
[Sustantivo]

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

réplica

réplica

Ex: The archaeologist studied a replica of a stone tool to learn about ancient techniques. 

El arqueólogo estudió una réplica de una herramienta de piedra para aprender sobre técnicas antiguas.

vessel
vessel
[Sustantivo]

a ship or large boat used for traveling or carrying people or goods on water

buque, barco

buque, barco

Ex: The company operates several cargo vessels in the Pacific. 
canoe
canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: Canoes are commonly used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and exploring remote waterways. 

Las canoas se utilizan comúnmente para actividades recreativas como pescar, acampar y explorar vías fluviales remotas.

submersible
submersible
[Sustantivo]

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

sumergible, vehículo submarino

sumergible, vehículo submarino

Ex: Oceanographers deployed a submersible to study marine life in the abyssal zone. 

Los oceanógrafos desplegaron un sumergible para estudiar la vida marina en la zona abisal.

hull
hull
[Sustantivo]

the main body or frame of a ship or boat

casco,  casco de barco

casco, casco de barco

Ex: The boat has a lightweight aluminum hull. 
vellum
vellum
[Sustantivo]

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

vitela, pergamino de piel de becerro

vitela, pergamino de piel de becerro

projectile
projectile
[Sustantivo]

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

proyectil, La artillería disparó un proyectil hacia la posición enemiga.

proyectil, La artillería disparó un proyectil hacia la posición enemiga.

Ex: The researchers launched a projectile into space to study cosmic radiation. 

Los investigadores lanzaron un proyectil al espacio para estudiar la radiación cósmica.

trowel
trowel
[Sustantivo]

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

paleta, llana

paleta, llana

hoist
hoist
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

cabrestante, polipasto

cabrestante, polipasto

oscilloscope
oscilloscope
[Sustantivo]

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

osciloscopio, oscilógrafo

osciloscopio, oscilógrafo

Ex: The technician calibrated the oscilloscope before conducting tests on the electrical system. 

El técnico calibró el osciloscopio antes de realizar pruebas en el sistema eléctrico.

contraption
contraption
[Sustantivo]

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

artilugio, dispositivo

artilugio, dispositivo

Ex: The old man tinkered away in his workshop, constructing a contraption to help him collect apples from the tallest branches. 

El anciano trabajaba en su taller, construyendo un artilugio para ayudarle a recolectar manzanas de las ramas más altas.

waterwheel
waterwheel
[Sustantivo]

a wheel driven by flowing or falling water to power machinery

rueda hidráulica,  noria

rueda hidráulica, noria

Ex: Workers restored the waterwheel that once drove the sawmill. 
linotype
linotype
[Sustantivo]

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

linotipia, máquina de linotipia

linotipia, máquina de linotipia

Ex: In its heyday, the linotype was an essential tool in newspaper offices around the world. 

En su apogeo, la linotipia era una herramienta esencial en las oficinas de periódicos de todo el mundo.

stratum
stratum
[Sustantivo]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

estrato

estrato

Ex: The cultural stratum of a civilization includes its art, literature, and traditions, reflecting its values and beliefs. 

El estrato cultural de una civilización incluye su arte, literatura y tradiciones, reflejando sus valores y creencias.

gauge
gauge
[Sustantivo]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

indicador, medidor

indicador, medidor

Ex: The speedometer in the car serves as a gauge of the vehicle's speed. 
brocade
brocade
[Sustantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocado, tejido brocado

brocado, tejido brocado

Ex: The queen's throne was upholstered in regal brocade. 

El trono de la reina estaba tapizado con un brocado regio.

caulk
caulk
[Sustantivo]

a filler used in construction and repairs to make joints watertight

masilla, calafateo

masilla, calafateo

Ex: Silicone caulk is ideal for kitchen and bathroom surfaces. 

La masilla de silicona es ideal para superficies de cocina y baño.

tarp
tarp
[Sustantivo]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

lona, carpa

lona, carpa

Ex: Campers secured a tarp over their tent to shield against the sun and rain. 

Los campistas aseguraron un lona sobre su tienda para protegerse del sol y la lluvia.

antique
antique
[Sustantivo]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit. 
odometer
odometer
[Sustantivo]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

odómetro, cuentakilómetros

odómetro, cuentakilómetros

Ex: The odometer reading indicated that they were nearing their destination. 

La lectura del odómetro indicaba que se acercaban a su destino.

quill
quill
[Sustantivo]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

pluma, pluma de ganso

pluma, pluma de ganso

Ex: She carefully dipped the quill into the inkwell before composing her poetry. 

Ella sumergió cuidadosamente la pluma en el tintero antes de componer su poesía.

vane
vane
[Sustantivo]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

aleta, veleta

aleta, veleta

Ex: The aircraft's vane adjusted automatically to maintain stable flight. 

La veleta de la aeronave se ajustó automáticamente para mantener un vuelo estable.

munition
munition
[Sustantivo]

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

munición

munición

Ex: The navy ships were equipped with advanced ammunition for combat missions. 

Los buques de la marina estaban equipados con munición avanzada para misiones de combate.

torpedo
torpedo
[Sustantivo]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

torpedo, detonador ferroviario

torpedo, detonador ferroviario

Ex: Torpedoes are critical safety devices on railways. 

Las torpedos son dispositivos de seguridad críticos en los ferrocarriles.

pendulum
pendulum
[Sustantivo]

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

péndulo

péndulo

ratchet
ratchet
[Sustantivo]

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

trinquete, mecanismo de trinquete

trinquete, mecanismo de trinquete

barb
barb
[Sustantivo]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

una púa, un pincho

una púa, un pincho

Ex: Farmers use wire with sharp barbs to keep livestock contained in pastures. 

Los agricultores usan alambre con púas afiladas para mantener el ganado contenido en los pastos.

paraphernalia
paraphernalia
[Sustantivo]

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

parafernalia

parafernalia

rushlight
rushlight
[Sustantivo]

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

candil de junco, vela de junco

candil de junco, vela de junco

Ex: She lit a rushlight to read by as the sun set over the countryside. 

Ella encendió una antorcha de junco para leer mientras el sol se ponía sobre el campo.

lathe
lathe
[Sustantivo]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

torno

torno

Ex: The lathe operator carefully adjusted the cutting tools to achieve the desired dimensions and surface finish. 

El operador del torno ajustó cuidadosamente las herramientas de corte para lograr las dimensiones y el acabado superficial deseados.

starter kit
starter kit
[Sustantivo]

a package or set of basic items or tools assembled to help someone get started with a particular activity

kit de inicio, juego de inicio

kit de inicio, juego de inicio

buttress
buttress
[Sustantivo]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

Ex: The Romanesque church featured exterior buttresses adorned with decorative carvings, adding to the architectural beauty of the building. 

La iglesia románica presentaba contrafuertes exteriores adornados con tallas decorativas, lo que añadía a la belleza arquitectónica del edificio.

linen
linen
[Sustantivo]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lino

lino

Ex: As a sustainable choice, many environmentally-conscious consumers opt for linen towels and linens, appreciating the eco-friendly qualities of the natural fiber. 

Como una opción sostenible, muchos consumidores conscientes del medio ambiente optan por toallas y ropa de cama de lino, apreciando las cualidades ecológicas de la fibra natural.

aqueduct
aqueduct
[Sustantivo]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

acueducto

acueducto

Ex: Many historic aqueducts are now popular tourist attractions. 

Muchos acueductos históricos son ahora atracciones turísticas populares.

viaduct
viaduct
[Sustantivo]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viaducto

viaducto

Ex: The historic stone viaduct is a landmark in the town, dating back to the 19th century. 
pillar
pillar
[Sustantivo]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

pilar

pilar

processor
processor
[Sustantivo]

the part of a computer that executes instructions and performs operations on data

procesador

procesador

Ex: The program requires a modern processor to run smoothly. 
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