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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Apariencia y textura

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
contraction
[Sustantivo]

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

contracción, reducción

contracción, reducción

Ex: Scientists study contraction of muscles to understand movement in the human body .
compaction
[Sustantivo]

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

compactación, compresión

compactación, compresión

Ex: Compaction of the trash in the garbage truck facilitated more efficient waste disposal .
dimension
[Sustantivo]

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

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .
curvature
[Sustantivo]

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

curvatura, curvamiento

curvatura, curvamiento

Ex: curvature of the waves on the beach created picturesque scenes at sunset .
facet
[Sustantivo]

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

facetada, cara

facetada, cara

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately facets used for ceremonial purposes .
turbid
[Adjetivo]

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

turbio

turbio

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .
crooked
[Adjetivo]

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

torcido, crooked

torcido, crooked

expansive
[Adjetivo]

able to increase in size or volume

expansivo, amplio

expansivo, amplio

Ex: expansive properties of the foam made it ideal for insulation purposes .
iridescent
[Adjetivo]

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

iridiscente

iridiscente

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.
porous
[Adjetivo]

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

poroso, permeable

poroso, permeable

Ex: The sponge cake porous, soaking up the syrup and becoming moist .
ungainly
[Adjetivo]

hard to manage because of awkward form

torpe, desgarbado

torpe, desgarbado

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .
towering
[Adjetivo]

having an impressive height

imponente, elevado

imponente, elevado

Ex: She stood beneath the towering oak tree, marveling at its ancient branches.
distorted
[Adjetivo]

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

distorsionado, deformado

distorsionado, deformado

Ex: The heat caused the plastic ruler to become distorted, bending out of shape.
rigid
[Adjetivo]

not flexible or easily bent

rígido, inflexible

rígido, inflexible

Ex: The steel beam rigid, providing strong support for the building .
adhesive
[Adjetivo]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adherente, pegajoso

adherente, pegajoso

Ex: She applied adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .
sleek
[Adjetivo]

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

liso y brillante

liso y brillante

Ex: The dogsleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .
elastic
[Adjetivo]

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

elástico, flexible

elástico, flexible

Ex: The dough had elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .
concrete
[Adjetivo]

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

de hormigón

de hormigón

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house concrete countertops in the kitchen .
wispy
[Adjetivo]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

ralo

ralo

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.
undulating
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulante, serpenteante

ondulante, serpenteante

bumpy
[Adjetivo]

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

ondulado, rugoso

ondulado, rugoso

Ex: The mattress was old bumpy, making it uncomfortable to sleep on .
scraggly
[Adjetivo]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

desaliñado, desgarbado

desaliñado, desgarbado

pleated
[Adjetivo]

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

plisado, con pliegues

plisado, con pliegues

Ex: The tablecloth pleated corners , providing a tailored appearance to the table setting .
shallow
[Adjetivo]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profundo

poco profundo

Ex: The river shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .
labyrinthine
[Adjetivo]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .
ornate
[Adjetivo]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornamentado

ornamentado

Ex: ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .
elliptical
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elíptico, elíptica

elíptico, elíptica

tubular
[Adjetivo]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, en forma de tubo

tubular, en forma de tubo

Ex: The telescope had tubular design , allowing for easy adjustment and focus .
ovoid
[Adjetivo]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoidal, ovoide

ovoidal, ovoide

Ex: The seeds were small ovoid in shape , perfect for planting in the garden .
malleable
[Adjetivo]

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

maleable

maleable

Ex: The heated plastic malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .
clammy
[Adjetivo]

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

pegajoso, humedo

pegajoso, humedo

Ex: clammy skin suggested he might have a fever .
unkempt
[Adjetivo]

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

desarreglado, descuidado

desarreglado, descuidado

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .
taut
[Adjetivo]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tenso

tenso

Ex: As she tied her shoelaces, she pulled them taut to ensure they wouldn't come undone during the race.
crinkly
[Adjetivo]

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

arrugado, fruncido

arrugado, fruncido

Ex: crinkly hair gave him a distinctive and charming appearance .
hollow
[Adjetivo]

having an empty space within

hueco, vacío

hueco, vacío

Ex: The old well had hollow shaft leading deep into the ground .
lifelike
[Adjetivo]

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

realista, vivo

realista, vivo

Ex: Her performance in the play was lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .
tensile
[Adjetivo]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tensil, de tensión

tensil, de tensión

Ex: Fabricated from carbon fiber , the bike frame boasts tensile characteristics .
to expand
[Verbo]

to spread out or stretch in various directions

expandir, extender

expandir, extender

Ex: As the hot air balloon ascended , expanded to its full size , carrying the passengers high above the landscape .

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

comprimir, compactar

comprimir, compactar

Ex: The scientist designed a device compress the air in the container for the experiment .

to stretch something in order to make it longer

alargar, elongar

alargar, elongar

Ex: By the end of the renovation , the hallway will have elongated to create a more spacious entrance .
to pigment
[Verbo]

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

pigmentar, tintar

pigmentar, tintar

Ex: As the flower petals opened , pigmented, revealing a stunning array of hues .
to blemish
[Verbo]

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

manchar

manchar

Ex: Avoid using harsh chemicals that blemish the finish of your countertops .
to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

arrugar, plisar

arrugar, plisar

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .
to smudge
[Verbo]

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

correr, emborronar, difuminar

correr, emborronar, difuminar

Ex: The makeup artist smudged the eyeliner for a smoky eye look .
to contour
[Verbo]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornear, modelar

contornear, modelar

Ex: The car manufacturer contoured the body of the vehicle for aerodynamic efficiency .
to smear
[Verbo]

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

untar, difuminar

untar, difuminar

Ex: The smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish .
to felt
[Verbo]

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

fieltro, cocí

fieltro, cocí

Ex: felted the wool roving into a cozy blanket using traditional techniques .

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

embellecer

embellecer

Ex: The garden embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans extend the park by adding more green space .
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