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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: The sailors lowered the anchor to secure the ship during the storm. 
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 coil in a mattress forms a helix that provides support. 
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: He bought a new console to enjoy the latest video games. 
drone
drone
[Sustantivo]

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

dron

dron

Ex: The photographer used a drone to capture stunning aerial shots of the landscape. 
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 mattress was topped with soft foam for extra comfort. 
payload
payload
[Sustantivo]

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

carga útil, carga

carga útil, carga

Ex: The spacecraft's payload included scientific instruments for planetary exploration. 
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 museum displayed a replica of an ancient Greek statue for educational purposes. 
vessel
vessel
[Sustantivo]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

buque, barco

buque, barco

Ex: The cargo vessel sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from overseas. 
canoe
canoe
[Sustantivo]

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

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: They paddled their canoe along the tranquil river, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. 
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: The researchers used a submersible to explore the deep-sea vents. 
hull
hull
[Sustantivo]

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

casco, carena

casco, carena

Ex: The hull of the yacht was sleek and made of reinforced fiberglass. 
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 artillery fired a projectile towards the enemy's position. 
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 engineer used an oscilloscope to troubleshoot the circuit and identify the faulty component. 
contraption
contraption
[Sustantivo]

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

artilugio, dispositivo

artilugio, dispositivo

Ex: He built a contraption in his garage that automatically waters his plants when they get too dry. 
waterwheel
waterwheel
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

rueda de agua, noria

rueda de agua, noria

Ex: The historic mill relied on a large waterwheel to turn grindstones and produce flour. 
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: The linotype revolutionized newspaper production by automating typesetting. 
stratum
stratum
[Sustantivo]

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

estrato

estrato

Ex: In the social stratum of the society, the upper class held considerable wealth and power. 
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 pressure gauge on the boiler indicates the level of steam inside. 
brocade
brocade
[Sustantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocado, tejido brocado

brocado, tejido brocado

Ex: The curtains in the room were made of luxurious brocade fabric. 
caulk
caulk
[Sustantivo]

a filler used in construction and repairs to make joints watertight

masilla, calafateo

masilla, calafateo

Ex: Apply caulk around the bathtub to prevent leaks. 
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: They used a tarp to cover the firewood and keep it dry during the rainstorm. 
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 collector's favorite antique was a Victorian-era phonograph. 
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 on the car showed that it had traveled over 100,000 miles. 
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: In colonial times, people used quills to write letters and documents. 
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 weather vane on top of the barn indicated the wind direction. 
munition
munition
[Sustantivo]

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

munición

munición

Ex: The soldiers loaded ammunition onto the transport truck for deployment. 
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: The torpedo on the track alerted the train's engineer with a loud bang. 
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: The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers. 
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: In colonial times, households often relied on rushlights for illumination after dark. 
lathe
lathe
[Sustantivo]

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

torno

torno

Ex: The machinist used a lathe to shape the metal rod into a precise cylindrical form. 
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 Gothic cathedral's towering buttresses provided essential structural support, allowing for the construction of soaring vaulted ceilings. 
linen
linen
[Sustantivo]

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

lino

lino

Ex: She dressed in a simple linen dress, enjoying the breathability and comfort of the fabric on the hot summer day. 
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: The ancient Romans built aqueducts to supply their cities with water. 
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 viaduct spanned the valley, carrying the train tracks high above the river. 
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]

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

procesador

procesador

Ex: The new computer featured a high-speed processor that significantly improved overall performance and multitasking capabilities. 
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