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Sciences Naturelles SAT - Apparence et texture

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'apparence et à la texture, tels que « trouble », « vaporeux », « tendu », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
contraction

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

contraction

contraction

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[nom]
compaction

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

compactage

compactage

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[nom]
dimension

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

dimension

dimension

[nom]
curvature

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

courbure

courbure

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[nom]
facet

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

facette

facette

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[nom]
turbid

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

trouble

trouble

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crooked

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

tordu

tordu

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[Adjectif]
expansive

able to increase in size or volume

expansif

expansif

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[Adjectif]
iridescent

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

irisé

irisé

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porous

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

poreux

poreux

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[Adjectif]
ungainly

hard to manage because of awkward form

maladroit

maladroit

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[Adjectif]
towering

having an impressive height

imposant

imposant

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[Adjectif]
distorted

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

déformé

déformé

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[Adjectif]
rigid

not flexible or easily bent

rigide

rigide

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[Adjectif]
adhesive

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adhésif

adhésif

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[Adjectif]
sleek

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

lisse et brillant

lisse et brillant

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elastic

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

élastique

élastique

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concrete

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

en béton

en béton

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wispy

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

fin et clairsemé

fin et clairsemé

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undulating

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulant

ondulant

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[Adjectif]
bumpy

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

bosselé

bosselé

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scraggly

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

déguenillé

déguenillé

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[Adjectif]
pleated

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

plissé

plissé

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[Adjectif]
shallow

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

peu profond

peu profond

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labyrinthine

looking like a labyrinth, twisting and confusing

labyrinthique

labyrinthique

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ornate

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

orné

orné

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elliptical

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

elliptique

elliptique

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[Adjectif]
tubular

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubulaire

tubulaire

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[Adjectif]
ovoid

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoïde

ovoïde

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[Adjectif]
malleable

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

malléable

malléable

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clammy

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

humide

humide

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[Adjectif]
unkempt

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

négligé

négligé

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taut

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

tendu

tendu

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crinkly

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

fripé

fripé

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hollow

having an empty space within

creux

creux

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lifelike

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

réaliste

réaliste

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[Adjectif]
tensile

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tensile

tensile

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[Adjectif]
to expand

to spread out or stretch in various directions

s'étendre

s'étendre

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to compress

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

compresser

compresser

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[verbe]
to elongate

to stretch something in order to make it longer

allonger

allonger

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[verbe]
to pigment

to become colored with a particular hue or tint

pigmenter

pigmenter

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[verbe]
to blemish

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

ternir

ternir

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to crease

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

plisser

plisser

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[verbe]
to smudge

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

étaler

étaler

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to contour

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contourner

contourner

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[verbe]
to smear

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

étaler

étaler

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[verbe]
to felt

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

feutrer

feutrer

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[verbe]
to embellish

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

enjoliver

enjoliver

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to extend

to enlarge or lengthen something

agrandir

agrandir

[verbe]
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