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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to increase the velocity of something

accelerare

accelerare

Ex: In a cyclotron , charged particles are accelerated by alternating electric fields .In un ciclotrone, le particelle cariche vengono **accelerate** da campi elettrici alternati.
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(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

dissolvere

dissolvere

Ex: The detergent will dissolve in the washing machine , cleaning the clothes .Il detersivo **si dissolverà** nella lavatrice, pulendo i vestiti.
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aluminum
[sostantivo]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

alluminio

alluminio

Ex: The bicycle frame is made from aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .Il telaio della bicicletta è realizzato in **alluminio**, rendendolo più facile da trasportare e manovrare rispetto ai telai in acciaio tradizionali.
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copper
[sostantivo]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

rame

rame

Ex: In telecommunications , copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .Nelle telecomunicazioni, i cavi in **rame** sono ancora ampiamente utilizzati per trasmettere dati su brevi distanze.
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lead
[sostantivo]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

piombo

piombo

Ex: The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply .L'idraulico ha sostituito i tubi di **piombo** corrosi con alternative moderne per garantire la sicurezza dell'approvvigionamento di acqua potabile.
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gunpowder
[sostantivo]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

polvere da sparo

polvere da sparo

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .Storicamente, la **polvere da sparo** è stata utilizzata nei primi esperimenti di propulsione a razzo prima dello sviluppo dei moderni combustibili solidi e liquidi.
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dynamite
[sostantivo]

an explosive that is very powerful

dinamite

dinamite

Ex: Dynamite is carefully regulated and handled due to its explosive nature and potential hazards.La **dinamite** è attentamente regolamentata e maneggiata a causa della sua natura esplosiva e dei potenziali pericoli.
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laser
[sostantivo]

a device that produces a powerful and concentrated beam of light that can be used in medical procedures, for cutting metal objects, etc.

laser

laser

Ex: The barcode scanner at the checkout counter uses a laser to read and process information quickly .Lo scanner di codici a barre alla cassa utilizza un **laser** per leggere e elaborare rapidamente le informazioni.
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generator
[sostantivo]

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

generatore

generatore

Ex: Portable generators are useful during camping trips or emergencies to provide temporary electrical power .I **generatori** portatili sono utili durante i viaggi in campeggio o nelle emergenze per fornire energia elettrica temporanea.
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to become gas or vapor from liquid

evaporare

evaporare

Ex: By the end of the day , the rainwater will have evaporated from the sidewalks .Entro la fine della giornata, l'acqua piovana si sarà **evaporata** dai marciapiedi.
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explosive
[sostantivo]

a substance that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy

esplosivo

esplosivo

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to extract
[Verbo]

to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do

estrarre

estrarre

Ex: The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to extract ancient artifacts .Gli archeologi hanno scavato attentamente il sito per **estrarre** antichi manufatti.
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lining
[sostantivo]

an inner protective layer applied to the interior surface of an object to shield it from wear, moisture, or damage

rivestimento, fodera

rivestimento, fodera

Ex: The antique wooden chest had a cedar lining to deter pests and preserve its contents .La cassa di legno antica aveva un **rivestimento** in cedro per scoraggiare i parassiti e preservare il suo contenuto.
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component
[sostantivo]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

componente

componente

Ex: The software requires several components to run smoothly .Il software richiede diversi **componenti** per funzionare senza intoppi.
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toxin
[sostantivo]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

tossina

tossina

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence of toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .I biologi marini monitorano i molluschi per la presenza di **tossine**, garantendo la sicurezza dei frutti di mare per il consumo.
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residue
[sostantivo]

a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.

residuo, resto

residuo, resto

Ex: Burnt residue from the campfire clung to their clothes after a night of roasting marshmallows .I **residui** bruciati del falò rimanevano attaccati ai loro vestiti dopo una notte a arrostire marshmallow.
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toxicant
[sostantivo]

a chemical substance that is harmful or poisonous to living organisms

tossico, sostanza tossica

tossico, sostanza tossica

Ex: Proper containment measures prevented the toxicant from leaching into the groundwater .Le adeguate misure di contenimento hanno impedito al **tossico** di infiltrarsi nelle acque sotterranee.
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disintegration
[sostantivo]

the process or state of breaking apart or losing structural integrity

Ex: Exposure to acid led to the gradual disintegration of the metal surface .
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