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Mga Likas na Agham ng SAT - Itsura at texture

Dito matututo ka ng ilang mga salitang Ingles na may kaugnayan sa hitsura at texture, tulad ng "malabo", "manipis", "banat", atbp. na kakailanganin mo para makapasa sa iyong SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
contraction
[Pangngalan]

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

pag-urong, pagliit

pag-urong, pagliit

Ex: Scientists study the contraction of muscles to understand movement in the human body .Pinag-aaralan ng mga siyentipiko ang **pag-urong** ng mga kalamnan upang maunawaan ang galaw sa katawan ng tao.
compaction
[Pangngalan]

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

pagpapatigas, pagpikpik

pagpapatigas, pagpikpik

Ex: Compaction of the trash in the garbage truck facilitated more efficient waste disposal .Ang **pagsasama-sama** ng basura sa trak ng basura ay nagpadali ng mas episyenteng pagtatapon ng basura.
dimension
[Pangngalan]

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

dimensyon

dimensyon

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .Sa pagdidisenyo ng bagong tulay, isinaalang-alang ng mga inhinyero ang **mga sukat** ng ilog at ng nakapalibot na tanawin.
curvature
[Pangngalan]

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

kurbada, pagkakabaluktot

kurbada, pagkakabaluktot

Ex: The curvature of the waves on the beach created picturesque scenes at sunset .Ang **kurbada** ng mga alon sa baybayin ay lumikha ng mga magagandang tanawin sa paglubog ng araw.
facet
[Pangngalan]

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

mukha, bahagi

mukha, bahagi

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient bones with intricately carved facets used for ceremonial purposes .Natuklasan ng mga arkeologo ang sinaunang mga buto na may masalimuot na inukit na **mukha** na ginagamit para sa mga layuning seremonyal.
turbid
[pang-uri]

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

malabo, maputik

malabo, maputik

Ex: Turbid liquids can often harbor microorganisms that are not visible to the naked eye .Ang mga **malabong** likido ay maaaring maglaman ng mga mikroorganismo na hindi nakikita ng mata.
crooked
[pang-uri]

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

baluktot, kiling

baluktot, kiling

expansive
[pang-uri]

able to increase in size or volume

mapapalawak, nababanat

mapapalawak, nababanat

Ex: The expansive properties of the foam made it ideal for insulation purposes .Ang **mapalawak** na mga katangian ng bula ay ginawa itong perpekto para sa mga layunin ng insulasyon.
iridescent
[pang-uri]

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

makislap, nagliliwanag

makislap, nagliliwanag

Ex: The opalescent seashell washed ashore, its iridescent surface gleaming softly in the sunlight.Ang opalescent na kabibi ay nahugasan sa pampang, ang **makintab** nitong ibabaw ay malumanay na kumikislap sa sikat ng araw.
porous
[pang-uri]

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

butas-butas, tagnas

butas-butas, tagnas

Ex: The sponge cake was porous, soaking up the syrup and becoming moist .Ang sponge cake ay **porous**, sumipsip ng syrup at naging basa.
ungainly
[pang-uri]

hard to manage because of awkward form

pangkay, hindi maganda ang anyo

pangkay, hindi maganda ang anyo

Ex: The cyclist , unfamiliar with the new and ungainly bike , had trouble maintaining speed and control on the winding trail .Ang siklista, hindi pamilyar sa bago at **ungainly** na bisikleta, ay nahirapan sa pagpapanatili ng bilis at kontrol sa paliko-likong landas.
towering
[pang-uri]

having an impressive height

kahanga-hanga, dambuhala

kahanga-hanga, dambuhala

Ex: She stood beneath the towering oak tree, marveling at its ancient branches.Tumayo siya sa ilalim ng puno ng oak na **matayog**, namamangha sa mga sinaunang sanga nito.
distorted
[pang-uri]

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

baluktot, hindi wasto

baluktot, hindi wasto

Ex: The heat caused the plastic ruler to become distorted, bending out of shape.Ang init ang nagdulot ng **pagkabaluktot** ng plastic ruler, na yumuko sa labas ng hugis nito.
rigid
[pang-uri]

not flexible or easily bent

matigas, hindi nababaluktot

matigas, hindi nababaluktot

Ex: The steel beam was rigid, providing strong support for the building .Ang steel beam ay **matigas**, na nagbibigay ng malakas na suporta para sa gusali.
adhesive
[pang-uri]

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

malagkit, pangdikit

malagkit, pangdikit

Ex: She applied an adhesive strip to the torn page to repair her book .Naglagay siya ng **malagkit** na strip sa punit na pahina para ayusin ang kanyang libro.
sleek
[pang-uri]

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

makinis, malambot

makinis, malambot

Ex: The dog 's sleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .Ang **makinis** na balahibo ng aso ay nagpapakita kung gaano ito naalagaan.
elastic
[pang-uri]

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

elastiko, nababaluktot

elastiko, nababaluktot

Ex: The dough had an elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .Ang masa ay may **elastik** na pagkakapare-pareho, na nagpapadali sa pagmasa at paghubog.
concrete
[pang-uri]

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

kongkreto, tunay

kongkreto, tunay

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house with concrete countertops in the kitchen .Ipinakita sa amin ng real estate agent ang isang bahay na may **kongkreto** na countertops sa kusina.
wispy
[pang-uri]

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

manipis, delikado

manipis, delikado

Ex: The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.Ang balahibo ng pusa ay malambot at **manipis**, na nagbibigay dito ng isang maselan at makalangit na hitsura habang ito ay gumagala sa hardin.
undulating
[pang-uri]

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

alon, kulubot

alon, kulubot

bumpy
[pang-uri]

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

mabuko, hindi pantay

mabuko, hindi pantay

Ex: The mattress was old and bumpy, making it uncomfortable to sleep on .Ang kutson ay luma at **mabukol**, na ginawa itong hindi komportableng matulugan.
scraggly
[pang-uri]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

magulo, gusot

magulo, gusot

pleated
[pang-uri]

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

pilipit, tupiin

pilipit, tupiin

Ex: The tablecloth had pleated corners , providing a tailored appearance to the table setting .Ang mantel ay may mga sulok na **pilipit**, na nagbibigay ng isang naka-tail na hitsura sa pag-aayos ng mesa.
shallow
[pang-uri]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

mababaw, pababaw

mababaw, pababaw

Ex: The river became shallow during the dry season , exposing rocks and sandbars .Ang ilog ay naging **mababaw** sa panahon ng tag-araw, na naglantad ng mga bato at sandbars.
labyrinthine
[pang-uri]

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

parang labirinto, masalimuot

parang labirinto, masalimuot

Ex: The labyrinthine process delayed the project 's approval for months .Ang **magulong** proseso ay nagpadelay sa pag-apruba ng proyekto ng ilang buwan.
ornate
[pang-uri]

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

marikit, pinalamutian ng masalimuot na mga detalye

marikit, pinalamutian ng masalimuot na mga detalye

Ex: The ornate gates led into the palace , showcasing intricate ironwork .Ang **marikit** na mga pintuan ay nagdudulot sa palasyo, na nagpapakita ng masalimuot na gawa sa bakal.
elliptical
[pang-uri]

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

hugis-itlog, eliptiko

hugis-itlog, eliptiko

tubular
[pang-uri]

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubular, hugis tubo

tubular, hugis tubo

Ex: The telescope had a tubular design , allowing for easy adjustment and focus .Ang teleskopyo ay may disenyong **tubular**, na nagpapadali sa pag-aayos at pag-focus.
ovoid
[pang-uri]

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

hugis-itlog, bilog o hugis-itlog

hugis-itlog, bilog o hugis-itlog

Ex: The seeds were small and ovoid in shape , perfect for planting in the garden .Ang mga buto ay maliit at **hugis-itlog**, perpekto para itanim sa hardin.
malleable
[pang-uri]

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

madaling pukpukin, madaling hubugin

madaling pukpukin, madaling hubugin

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .Ang pinainit na plastik ay naging **madaling hubugin**, na nagpapahintulot itong mahulma sa ninanais na hugis bago lumamig at tumigas.
clammy
[pang-uri]

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

basa at malagkit, pawisin

basa at malagkit, pawisin

Ex: His clammy skin suggested he might have a fever .Ang kanyang **malagkit** na balat ay nagmungkahi na maaaring siya ay may lagnat.
unkempt
[pang-uri]

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

hindi maayos, magulo

hindi maayos, magulo

Ex: The once-elegant mansion now appeared unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years .Ang dating eleganteng mansyon ay ngayon ay mukhang **hindi maayos**, ang kadakilaan nito ay unti-unting nawawala sa paglipas ng mga taon.
taut
[pang-uri]

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

banat, mahigpit

banat, mahigpit

Ex: As she tied her shoelaces, she pulled them taut to ensure they wouldn't come undone during the race.Habang itinatali ang kanyang sintas, hinila niya ito nang **mahigpit** para siguraduhing hindi ito makakalas sa karera.
crinkly
[pang-uri]

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

kulubot, pilipit

kulubot, pilipit

Ex: His crinkly hair gave him a distinctive and charming appearance .Ang kanyang **kulot** na buhok ay nagbigay sa kanya ng isang natatanging at kaakit-akit na hitsura.
hollow
[pang-uri]

having an empty space within

hollow, walang laman

hollow, walang laman

Ex: The old well had a hollow shaft leading deep into the ground .Ang lumang balon ay may **hollow** na shaft na patungo sa lalim ng lupa.
lifelike
[pang-uri]

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

makatotohanan, natural

makatotohanan, natural

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .Ang kanyang pagganap sa dula ay napaka-**makatotohanan** na ito ay nag-iwan sa madla ng malalim na pagkilos at ganap na nalulunod sa kwento.
tensile
[pang-uri]

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

madaling hubugin, nababanat

madaling hubugin, nababanat

Ex: Fabricated from carbon fiber , the bike frame boasts exceptional tensile characteristics .Gawa mula sa carbon fiber, ang bike frame ay may pambihirang mga katangian ng **tensile**.
to expand
[Pandiwa]

to spread out or stretch in various directions

lumawak, magpalawak

lumawak, magpalawak

Ex: As the hot air balloon ascended , it expanded to its full size , carrying the passengers high above the landscape .Habang umakyat ang hot air balloon, ito ay **lumawak** sa buong laki nito, dinadala ang mga pasahero mataas sa itaas ng tanawin.
to compress
[Pandiwa]

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

piga, pisil

piga, pisil

Ex: The scientist designed a device to compress the air in the container for the experiment .Ang siyentipiko ay nagdisenyo ng isang aparato upang **pagsikipin** ang hangin sa lalagan para sa eksperimento.
to elongate
[Pandiwa]

to stretch something in order to make it longer

pahabain, unatin

pahabain, unatin

Ex: By the end of the renovation , the hallway will have been elongated to create a more spacious entrance .Sa pagtatapos ng renovasyon, ang pasilyo ay **pahahabain** upang makagawa ng mas maluwag na pasukan.
to pigment
[Pandiwa]

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

magkulay, matinain

magkulay, matinain

Ex: As the flower petals opened , they pigmented, revealing a stunning array of hues .Habang bumubukas ang mga talulot ng bulaklak, sila ay **nagkakulay**, nagpapakita ng kamangha-manghang hanay ng mga kulay.
to blemish
[Pandiwa]

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

dumihan, siraan

dumihan, siraan

Ex: Avoid using harsh chemicals that could blemish the finish of your countertops .Iwasan ang paggamit ng malulupit na kemikal na maaaring **mantsahan** ang tapis ng iyong mga countertop.
to crease
[Pandiwa]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

tupiin, lupiin

tupiin, lupiin

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .Maingat niyang tiklupin ang liham, sinubukan na huwag itong **mukhaing** masyado, ngunit nagtapos pa rin ito na may mga nakikitang linya.
to smudge
[Pandiwa]

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

dumihan, mantsahan

dumihan, mantsahan

Ex: The makeup artist gently smudged the eyeliner for a smoky eye look .Maingat na **pinahid** ng makeup artist ang eyeliner para sa smoky eye look.
to contour
[Pandiwa]

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

hugisan, tabas

hugisan, tabas

Ex: The car manufacturer carefully contoured the body of the vehicle for aerodynamic efficiency .Maingat na **kinontour** ng tagagawa ng sasakyan ang katawan ng sasakyan para sa kahusayan sa aerodynamics.
to smear
[Pandiwa]

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

pahiran, dumihan

pahiran, dumihan

Ex: The chef smeared sauce on the plate to add a decorative touch to the dish .Ang chef ay **nagpahid** ng sarsa sa plato upang magdagdag ng dekoratibong ugnay sa ulam.
to felt
[Pandiwa]

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

gawing felt, pagsiksikin upang maging parang felt

gawing felt, pagsiksikin upang maging parang felt

Ex: They felted the wool roving into a cozy blanket using traditional techniques .**Pinagtagpi** nila ang roving ng lana sa isang kumportableng kumot gamit ang tradisyonal na mga pamamaraan.
to embellish
[Pandiwa]

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

palamutihan, dekorahan

palamutihan, dekorahan

Ex: The garden was embellished with stone pathways and ornate sculptures to create a serene environment .Ang hardin ay **pinalamutian** ng mga landas na bato at magarbong mga iskultura upang lumikha ng isang payapang kapaligiran.
to extend
[Pandiwa]

to enlarge or lengthen something

pahabain, palawakin

pahabain, palawakin

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .Plano ng lungsod na **palawakin** ang parke sa pamamagitan ng pagdagdag ng mas maraming berdeng espasyo.
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