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Elenco di Parole Livello C2 - Chemistry

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
entropy
entropy
[sostantivo]

a thermodynamic measure of the degree of disorder or randomness in a system, denoted by S

entropia, disordine termodinamico

entropia, disordine termodinamico

Ex: When ice melts into water at a higher temperature, the entropy of the system increases. 
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solute
solute
[sostantivo]

a substance that is dissolved in a solvent, resulting in a solution

soluto, sostanza disciolta

soluto, sostanza disciolta

Ex: In saltwater, salt (NaCl) is the solute that dissolves in water, the solvent. 
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reactant
reactant
[sostantivo]

a substance that takes part in and undergoes a chemical reaction, leading to the formation of new products

reagente

reagente

Ex: In photosynthesis, carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) are the reactants that, in the presence of sunlight, produce glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂). 
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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: Enzymes are naturally occurring biological catalysts that allow complex metabolic reactions to proceed efficiently in living cells. 
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catalysis
catalysis
[sostantivo]

the acceleration or facilitation of a chemical reaction by a substance (catalyst) that remains unchanged at the end of the reaction

catalisi, accelerazione catalitica

catalisi, accelerazione catalitica

Ex: Enzymatic catalysis plays a key role in biological processes, including the synthesis and breakdown of biomolecules in living organisms. 
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covalent bond
covalent bond
[sostantivo]

a chemical bond where atoms share electrons to form a stable molecule

legame covalente, vincolo covalente

legame covalente, vincolo covalente

Ex: Covalent bonds are like atoms sharing electron hugs to stick together. 
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isomer
isomer
[sostantivo]

any of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms and, consequently, different properties

isomero, composto isomero

isomero, composto isomero

Ex: Propanol and isopropanol are isomers, sharing the same molecular formula but differing in the arrangement of their atoms. 
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polymer
polymer
[sostantivo]

a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, covalently bonded together in a chain-like structure

polimero, macromolecola

polimero, macromolecola

Ex: Polyethylene is a common polymer used in the production of plastic bags, bottles, and various packaging materials. 
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monomer
monomer
[sostantivo]

a molecule that can chemically bond with other molecules to form a polymer

monomero, molecola monomera

monomero, molecola monomera

Ex: Ethylene is a monomer that polymerizes to form polyethylene, a widely used plastic. 
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hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon
[sostantivo]

a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with the simplest form being alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes

idrocarburo, composto di idrogeno e carbonio

idrocarburo, composto di idrogeno e carbonio

Ex: Methane (CH₄) is the simplest hydrocarbon, belonging to the alkane group. 
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ester
ester
[sostantivo]

a chemical compound derived from the reaction between an alcohol and an organic acid, typically with the elimination of water

estere, estere chimico

estere, estere chimico

Ex: Ethyl acetate, an ester, is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers. 
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aldehyde
aldehyde
[sostantivo]

an organic compound with a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom and another carbon atom, commonly found in essential oils and used in various chemical processes

aldeide, composto carbonilico

aldeide, composto carbonilico

Ex: Acetaldehyde is an aldehyde with a fruity odor, often used in the synthesis of chemicals. 
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alcohol
alcohol
[sostantivo]

a compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a carbon atom, widely used as solvents, fuels, and in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis

alcol, etanolo

alcol, etanolo

Ex: Ethanol is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is commonly used as a solvent. 
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ketone
ketone
[sostantivo]

an organic compound with a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms, commonly found in solvents, pharmaceuticals, and flavorings

chetone, composto carbonilico

chetone, composto carbonilico

Ex: Acetone is a common ketone widely used as a solvent and nail polish remover. 
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oxidation-reduction

a chemical reaction where electrons are transferred between substances

ossidoriduzione, reazione di ossidoriduzione

ossidoriduzione, reazione di ossidoriduzione

Ex: The combustion of wood is an oxidation-reduction reaction where wood undergoes oxidation, producing carbon dioxide and water. 
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molarity
molarity
[sostantivo]

the concentration of a solute in a solution, measured in moles per liter (mol/L or M)

molarità, concentrazione molare

molarità, concentrazione molare

Ex: A solution with a molarity of 0.5 M means there are 0.5 moles of solute in each liter of the solution. 
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electrolyte
electrolyte
[sostantivo]

a substance that, when dissolved in a solution, produces ions and enables the conduction of electric current

elettrolita, sostanza elettrolitica

elettrolita, sostanza elettrolitica

Ex: Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common electrolyte that dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻) in solution. 
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colloid
colloid
[sostantivo]

a mixture where small particles of one substance are evenly dispersed in another substance, typically intermediate in size between solution and suspension particles

colloidale, dispersione colloidale

colloidale, dispersione colloidale

Ex: Fog consists of small water droplets dispersed in the air, forming a colloid. 
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corrosion
corrosion
[sostantivo]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

corrosione

corrosione

Ex: The pipes in the old house were heavily damaged by corrosion, resulting in leaks throughout the plumbing system. 
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alkali
alkali
[sostantivo]

any water-soluble compound that can turn litmus blue and reacts with an acid to form a salt and water

alkali

alkali

Ex: Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali commonly used in soap making. 
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ammonia
ammonia
[sostantivo]

a sharp-smelling gas made of nitrogen and hydrogen

ammoniaca

ammoniaca

Ex: Ammonia has a strong, sharp odor that can irritate the eyes and throat. 
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alloy
alloy
[sostantivo]

a combination of two or more metals, creating a metal that is usually stronger or more resistant

lega

lega

Ex: An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals or a metal and another element. 
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halogen
halogen
[sostantivo]

a type of chemical element found in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive and commonly used in disinfectants and lights

alogeno, elemento alogeno

alogeno, elemento alogeno

Ex: Chlorine is a halogen commonly used in water treatment for its disinfectant properties. 
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isotope
isotope
[sostantivo]

each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, leading to variation in atomic mass

isotopo, forma isotopica

isotopo, forma isotopica

Ex: Carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon, with the former having 6 neutrons and the latter having 8 neutrons. 
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noble gas
noble gas
[sostantivo]

any of the elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, characterized by their inert nature and stable electron configurations

gas nobile, gas inerte

gas nobile, gas inerte

Ex: Helium, a noble gas, is known for its low density and is often used in balloons to make them float. 
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emulsion
emulsion
[sostantivo]

a mixture of two liquids where tiny droplets of one are evenly dispersed in the other, like oil in water

emulsione, miscela di due liquidi

emulsione, miscela di due liquidi

Ex: Mayonnaise is an example of an emulsion, with oil and vinegar forming a stable mixture through the addition of egg yolk as an emulsifying agent. 
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half-life
half-life
[sostantivo]

the time required for half of a quantity of a substance to undergo a change or decay, typically in the context of radioactive decay or chemical reactions

emivita, tempo di dimezzamento

emivita, tempo di dimezzamento

Ex: The half-life of a radioactive isotope determines the time it takes for half of the initial amount to decay into a stable product. 
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depleted uranium
depleted uranium
[sostantivo]

a type of uranium that has most of its more radioactive isotopes removed, primarily used for armor-piercing ammunition and shielding

uranio impoverito, uranio esaurito

uranio impoverito, uranio esaurito

Ex: Depleted uranium is a byproduct of the uranium enrichment process used in nuclear reactors. 
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solvent
solvent
[sostantivo]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

solvente

solvente

Ex: Ethanol is commonly used as a solvent to dissolve oils and perfume essences for the production of aftershaves and colognes. 
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charged
charged
[aggettivo]

having an electric charge

accusato

accusato

Ex: The metal sphere became charged when it was rubbed with a woolen cloth. 
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combustion
combustion
[sostantivo]

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustione, la combustione

combustione, la combustione

Ex: The combustion of wood in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere in the living room. 
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