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Vocabolario per IELTS (Accademico) - Chimica

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulla chimica, come "arsenico", "catalizzatore", "distillare", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame IELTS.

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arsenic
arsenic
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a poisonous white powder used in making glass, pesticides, and weed killers

arsenico

arsenico

Ex: The lab detected traces of arsenic in the old pesticide containers. 
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calcium
calcium
[sostantivo]

a chemical element, symbol Ca, that is essential for healthy bones and teeth and occurs naturally in many foods and minerals

calcio

calcio

Ex: Some people take calcium supplements when their diet does not provide enough. 
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carbon
carbon
[sostantivo]

a chemical element present in all living things and in substances such as coal, graphite, and diamond

carbonio

carbonio

Ex: Scientists measured the amount of carbon in the ancient remains. 
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copper
copper
[sostantivo]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

rame

rame

Ex: The pipes were made from copper. 
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helium
helium
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a very light, colorless, inert gas that is the hardest gas to liquefy and is found in natural gas deposits

elio

elio

Ex: Unlike hydrogen, helium is nonflammable, making it safer for airships. 
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gold
gold
[sostantivo]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

oro

oro

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver, and bronze. 
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iron
iron
[sostantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

ferro

ferro

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development. 
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lead
lead
[sostantivo]

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

piombo

piombo

Ex: The old paint contained high levels of lead. 
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acid
acid
[sostantivo]

a water-soluble chemical substance that contains Hydrogen and has a sour taste or corrosive feature with a PH less than 7

acido

acido

Ex: When dissolved in water, carbonic acid forms from carbon dioxide, contributing to the acidity of rainwater. 
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catalyst
catalyst
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

Catalyst

Catalyst

Ex: Platinum nanoparticles acted as an effective catalyst for the reaction, significantly lowering the activation energy needed. 

Le nanoparticelle di platino hanno agito come un efficace catalizzatore per la reazione, riducendo significativamente l'energia di attivazione necessaria.

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chemical
chemical
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a substance used in or produced by a reaction that changes atoms or molecules

chimico

chimico

Ex: Cleaning products often contain strong chemicals that can irritate the skin. 
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element
element
[sostantivo]

a substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties

elemento

elemento

Ex: Carbon is a versatile element found in all living organisms and many non-living materials. 
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compound
compound
[sostantivo]

a pure substance formed from two or more chemical elements chemically bonded in fixed proportions

composto

composto

Ex: Each compound has a characteristic chemical composition. 
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to hydrate
to hydrate
[Verbo]

(chemistry) to combine and form a compound with water molecules

idratare

idratare

Ex: The process of rusting occurs when iron metal hydrates by reacting with oxygen and water vapor in the air. 

Il processo di arrugginimento si verifica quando il metallo di ferro si idrata reagendo con l'ossigeno e il vapore acqueo nell'aria.

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mixture
mixture
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a combination of two or more substances without forming a chemical bond or any chemical reaction

mistura

mistura

Ex: Alloys like brass are solid mixtures of copper and zinc. 
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to adsorb
to adsorb
[Verbo]

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance from the surface chemically or physically

adsorbire

adsorbire

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balanced
balanced
[aggettivo]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrato

equilibrato

Ex: The therapist helped her achieve a balanced emotional state through mindfulness techniques. 

Il terapeuta l'ha aiutata a raggiungere uno stato emotivo bilanciato attraverso tecniche di mindfulness.

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to behave
to behave
[Verbo]

(chemistry) to react in a particular way because of the laws

comportarsi

comportarsi

Ex: The substance behaves inertly under normal conditions, showing no significant reaction. 
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bond
bond
[sostantivo]

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

legame

legame

Ex: Hydrogen bonds play a crucial role in the structure of DNA, contributing to its stability and the specificity of base pairing. 
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to catalyze

to increase the rate of a chemical reaction

catalizzare

catalizzare

Ex: Certain metals, such as palladium and nickel, can catalyze hydrogenation reactions in organic synthesis. 

Alcuni metalli, come il palladio e il nichel, possono catalizzare le reazioni di idrogenazione nella sintesi organica.

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chain reaction
chain reaction
[sostantivo]

a chemical or nuclear process that is self-sustained and its products cause other processes of the same kind

reazione a catena

reazione a catena

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chemical reaction
chemical reaction
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances

reazione chimica

reazione chimica

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to dehydrate

(chemistry) to lose water molecules during a chemical reaction

disidratare

disidratare

Ex: When excess water is removed, cement can dehydrate, leading to a loss of strength and durability. 

Quando l'acqua in eccesso viene rimossa, il cemento può disidratarsi, portando a una perdita di resistenza e durabilità.

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to distill
to distill
[Verbo]

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

distillare

distillare

Ex: The plan is to distill rainwater for a clean water source. 

Il piano è quello di distillare l'acqua piovana per una fonte di acqua pulita.

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equation
equation
[sostantivo]

a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing reactants and products

equazione

equazione

Ex: Students practice writing chemical equations in chemistry class. 
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formula
formula
[sostantivo]

a symbolic representation of a chemical substance using its constituent elements

formula

formula

Ex: Balancing the chemical formula ensures mass conservation. 
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to precipitate

(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form

precipitato

precipitato

Ex: Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container. 

Raffreddando la soluzione satura di zucchero, i cristalli iniziarono a precipitare sul fondo del contenitore.

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preservation
preservation
[sostantivo]

the action of keeping something the way it is or in good condition

preservazione, conservazione

preservazione, conservazione

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reaction
reaction
[sostantivo]

(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances

reazione

reazione

Ex: Balancing equations ensures mass conservation in a reaction. 
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aluminum
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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