Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 3 - Lezione 2

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rubber

[sostantivo]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

gomma

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.

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wood

[sostantivo]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

legno

Ex: They used the wood to build a fire .Hanno usato il **legno** per accendere un fuoco.

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gunpowder

[sostantivo]

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

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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glass

[sostantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vetro

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .

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leather

[sostantivo]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuoio

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .Dopo anni di utilizzo, le scarpe di **pelle** avevano sviluppato una ricca patina che aggiungeva carattere e fascino.

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metal

[sostantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metallo

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .Il mercurio è un **metallo** unico che è liquido a temperatura ambiente, comunemente usato in termometri e barometri.

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paper

[sostantivo]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

carta

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .La stampante era senza **carta**, quindi ha dovuto ricaricarla per continuare a stampare.

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plastic

[sostantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastica

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.Il dentista ha realizzato una corona temporanea in **plastica** dentale.

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porcelain

[sostantivo]

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcellana, ceramica bianca

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .La **porcellana** è spesso utilizzata per stoviglie di alta qualità.

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bronze

[sostantivo]

a metallic alloy that is made primarily of copper, with varying proportions of other metals such as tin, zinc, or nickel

bronzo

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cotton

[sostantivo]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

cotone, fibra di cotone

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .

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denim

[sostantivo]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

tessuto di cotone ritorto

Ex: Many fashion designers are now experimenting with sustainable denim, focusing on eco-friendly production methods .Molti stilisti stanno ora sperimentando con il **denim** sostenibile, concentrandosi su metodi di produzione ecologici.

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gold

[sostantivo]

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

oro

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .Le medaglie olimpiche sono tradizionalmente fatte di **oro**, argento e bronzo.

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iron

[sostantivo]

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

ferro

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .I bambini hanno bisogno di sufficiente **ferro** per una crescita e uno sviluppo adeguati.

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lycra

[sostantivo]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

lycra

Ex: Fashion designers often incorporate lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .I designer di moda spesso incorporano il **lycra** nelle loro collezioni di abbigliamento sportivo per creare capi aderenti e flessibili.

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silk

[sostantivo]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seta

Ex: They decided to use silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .Hanno deciso di usare tende di **seta** per il soggiorno per dargli un aspetto più raffinato.

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silver

[sostantivo]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

argento

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally made of silver.La medaglia olimpica per il secondo posto è tradizionalmente fatta di **argento**.

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wool

[sostantivo]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

lana

Ex: The soft wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .La morbida **lana** delle pecore era usata per fare coperte calde.

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