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Scienze Naturali SAT - Physics

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
amplitude
amplitude
[sostantivo]

(physics) the maximum distance a vibrating material, sound wave, etc. such as a pendulum travels from its first position

ampiezza, grandezza

ampiezza, grandezza

Ex: In physics, amplitude refers to the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position. 
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acoustic
acoustic
[aggettivo]

relating to the science of studying sounds or the way people hear things

acustico, relativo all'acustica

acustico, relativo all'acustica

Ex: The researchers conducted acoustic experiments to understand how sound waves travel through different materials. 
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sonar
sonar
[sostantivo]

a technology that uses sound waves to detect objects underwater or measure distances underwater

sonar, rilevamento acustico

sonar, rilevamento acustico

Ex: The submarine navigates using sonar to map the ocean floor and detect potential obstacles. 
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prism
prism
[sostantivo]

a solid geometric shape, typically with a triangular base and rectangular sides, that refracts light into its component colors or alters the path of light

prisma, cristallo a facce

prisma, cristallo a facce

Ex: The light passing through the prism refracted into a spectrum of colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. 
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infrared
infrared
[sostantivo]

electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used for applications such as thermal imaging and remote sensing

infrarosso, radiazione infrarossa

infrarosso, radiazione infrarossa

Ex: The infrared emitted by warm objects can be detected by specialized cameras to create thermal images. 
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ultraviolet
ultraviolet
[sostantivo]

a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light, often associated with sunlight and used in various applications

ultravioletto, radiazione ultravioletta

ultravioletto, radiazione ultravioletta

Ex: Protect your skin from ultraviolet rays by wearing sunscreen. 
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fluorescence
fluorescence
[sostantivo]

the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation

fluorescenza, luminescenza

fluorescenza, luminescenza

Ex: Fluorescence is commonly seen in certain minerals that emit a glowing light under ultraviolet (UV) light. 
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spectrometer
spectrometer
[sostantivo]

a scientific instrument used to measure and analyze the properties of light over a specific range of wavelengths

spettrometro

spettrometro

Ex: The scientist used a spectrometer to analyze the composition of the unknown substance based on its light absorption. 
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photon
photon
[sostantivo]

a fundamental particle of light that carries electromagnetic energy and exhibits both particle-like and wave-like properties

fotone, quanto di luce

fotone, quanto di luce

Ex: Photons are the quanta of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays. 
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to refract
to refract
[Verbo]

(of physics) to change the direction of light, sound, or energy when it passes through something

rifrangere, deviare

rifrangere, deviare

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diffraction
diffraction
[sostantivo]

the bending, spreading, and interference of waves as they encounter obstacles or pass through narrow openings, often observed in the behavior of light, sound, or other waves

diffrazione, diffrazione delle onde

diffrazione, diffrazione delle onde

Ex: Diffraction of light produces patterns of alternating dark and bright regions when it encounters a narrow slit or passes through an obstacle. 
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transmittance
transmittance
[sostantivo]

the fraction or percentage of light or electromagnetic radiation that passes through a substance or medium

trasmittanza, trasmissione

trasmittanza, trasmissione

Ex: The transmittance of the glass allowed most of the sunlight to pass through into the room. 
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molar absorptivity
molar absorptivity
[sostantivo]

a measure of how strongly a substance absorbs light at a particular wavelength

assorbanza molare, coefficiente di assorbimento molare

assorbanza molare, coefficiente di assorbimento molare

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absorption spectrum

a range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by a substance, typically represented as a graph showing absorption intensity versus wavelength

spettro di assorbimento, spettro assorbente

spettro di assorbimento, spettro assorbente

Ex: Scientists use an absorption spectrum to identify chemical elements and compounds by analyzing the specific wavelengths of light they absorb. 
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thermodynamics
thermodynamics
[sostantivo]

the branch of physical science that deals with the relationships between heat, work, and energy, particularly the principles governing the conversion of various forms of energy

termodinamica

termodinamica

Ex: The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another. 
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thermostat
thermostat
[sostantivo]

an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.

termostato

termostato

Ex: The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency. 
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calorimeter
calorimeter
[sostantivo]

a device used to measure the heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change, typically by measuring temperature changes in a surrounding medium

calorimetro, dispositivo di misurazione del calore

calorimetro, dispositivo di misurazione del calore

Ex: Chemists use a calorimeter to determine the heat of combustion of a substance by measuring the temperature change in water surrounding a reaction vessel. 
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thermometer
thermometer
[sostantivo]

a tool designed to measure the temperature of the surrounding air or environment

termometro

termometro

Ex: The meteorologist placed the thermometer in the shaded shelter to get an accurate air temperature reading. 
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microchip
microchip
[sostantivo]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

microchip

microchip

Ex: The computer’s performance improved after upgrading its microchip. 
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wavelength
wavelength
[sostantivo]

the distance between a point on a wave of energy and a similar point on the next wave

lunghezza d’onda

lunghezza d’onda

Ex: In physics, wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave. 
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relativity
relativity
[sostantivo]

a theory that explains the relationship between motion, space, and time

relatività

relatività

Ex: Relativity explains why GPS satellites must adjust their clocks for Earth's gravity. 
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antimatter
antimatter
[sostantivo]

(physics) matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those of regular matter

antimateria

antimateria

Ex: Antimatter is composed of antiparticles, which have the same mass as their corresponding particles but opposite electric charge. 
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congelation
congelation
[sostantivo]

the process of solidification or freezing, typically of a liquid or a substance turning into a solid state due to a decrease in temperature

congelamento, solidificazione

congelamento, solidificazione

Ex: The congelation of water into ice occurs when temperatures drop below freezing point. 
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to solidify

to transform from a liquid or flexible state into a stable, firm, or compact form

solidificare, solidificarsi

solidificare, solidificarsi

Ex: As the temperature dropped, the melted wax began to solidify, forming candles with a smooth surface. 
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to liquefy
to liquefy
[Verbo]

to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

liquefare, sciogliere

liquefare, sciogliere

Ex: As the temperature rose, the snow on the ground started to liquefy. 
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subatomic
subatomic
[aggettivo]

relating to particles or forces that exist within atoms, including particles smaller than atoms themselves or the interactions between these particles

subatomico, infraatomico

subatomico, infraatomico

Ex: Subatomic particles interact through fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces. 
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neutrino
neutrino
[sostantivo]

a very small, electrically neutral particle that rarely interacts with matter

neutrino, particella neutrino

neutrino, particella neutrino

Ex: Neutrinos are subatomic particles with very little mass. 
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nanoscale
nanoscale
[aggettivo]

extremely small, typically between 1 and 100 billionths of a meter, where materials show unique properties

nanometrico, su scala nanometrica

nanometrico, su scala nanometrica

Ex: The nanoscale structure of materials can change how they conduct electricity. 
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metrology
metrology
[sostantivo]

the scientific study of measurement, including the development of measurement standards and techniques

metrologia, scienza della misurazione

metrologia, scienza della misurazione

Ex: Metrology laboratories test and certify measuring instruments. 
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biophysicist
biophysicist
[sostantivo]

a scientist who applies principles and methods of physics to study biological systems and phenomena, aiming to understand life processes at the molecular and cellular levels

biofisico, scienziato in biofisica

biofisico, scienziato in biofisica

Ex: The biophysicist used computational modeling to simulate protein folding dynamics in cells. 
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diffuse
diffuse
[aggettivo]

describing light that spreads evenly from a broad source or surface, creating soft illumination without harsh shadows

diffuso, disperso

diffuso, disperso

Ex: The room was softly lit with diffuse light from the ceiling fixture. 
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spent fuel
spent fuel
[sostantivo]

used nuclear fuel that is no longer efficient for producing energy in a reactor

combustibile esausto, combustibile nucleare usato

combustibile esausto, combustibile nucleare usato

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pressure gradient
pressure gradient
[sostantivo]

the rate at which pressure changes over a certain distance in a particular direction

gradiente di pressione, variazione di pressione

gradiente di pressione, variazione di pressione

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wave number
wave number
[sostantivo]

the spatial frequency of a wave, representing the number of wavelengths per unit distance

numero d'onda, frequenza spaziale

numero d'onda, frequenza spaziale

Ex: The wave number of a light wave in vacuum is calculated as the inverse of its wavelength. 
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boson
boson
[sostantivo]

a tiny particle with whole-number spin, such as photons or the Higgs boson, often associated with carrying fundamental forces or giving mass to other particles

bosone, particella con spin intero

bosone, particella con spin intero

Ex: Photons, particles of light, are examples of bosons that carry the electromagnetic force. 
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collider
collider
[sostantivo]

a type of particle accelerator where two opposing beams of particles are directed to collide with each other at high speeds, allowing scientists to study fundamental particles and forces

collisore, acceleratore di particelle a collisione frontale

collisore, acceleratore di particelle a collisione frontale

Ex: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful collider, used to explore particle physics. 
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dipole
dipole
[sostantivo]

a simple type of antenna made of two metal rods, connected in the middle, that is half the wavelength of the signal it transmits or receives

dipolo, antenna dipolo

dipolo, antenna dipolo

Ex: The radio station uses a dipole antenna to broadcast signals over a wide area. 
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lepton
lepton
[sostantivo]

a fundamental particle with half-integer spin, including electrons and their heavier counterparts, as well as neutrinos

leptone, particella elementare con spin semi-intero

leptone, particella elementare con spin semi-intero

Ex: Leptons are elementary particles that include electrons, muons, tau particles, and their associated neutrinos. 
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