Scienze Naturali SAT - Mondo fisico

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

raschiare, grattare

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

sommerso, immergere

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

macinare

to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulverizzare, macinare

to make something slightly wet or moist

inumidire, bagnare

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

inondare, bagnare

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nutrire

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminare, macchiare

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

collidere

to make it so that nothing can move through something

intasare

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

penetrare, attraversare

to lightly touch or brush against something, often causing a slight scratch or mark

graffiare, sfiorare

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

scoppiare

to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

fratturarsi, rompersi

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

rottura

to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy

fendere, tagliare

to take apart or destroy a structure or object

smantellare, disassemblare

to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection

svitare, allentare

to break suddenly into several pieces

mandare in frantumi, andare in pezzi

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

crollare, andare in rovina

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demolire

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

fuliggine

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

esterno, superficie esterna

the act of fully submerging something into a liquid or substance, typically for the purpose of soaking

immersione, sommersione

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emissione

words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes

inscrizione, incisione

a tiny, discrete unit of matter or substance that can range from subatomic particles like electrons and protons to larger particles like dust or sand grains

particella, granulo

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

fiamma, brillante fiamma

a narrow, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used as a component in structures like fences, blinds, or furniture

stecche, listelli

a space or area that is closed off or surrounded by walls, fences, or barriers, often used for containment, protection, or confinement

recinto, contenimento

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface, often used for decorative or functional purposes such as display, storage, or seating

nicchia, recesso

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

nicchia, alcova

a depression or hollow in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure

dento, depressione

the outer edge or border of a circular object, often serving as a boundary or support

bordo, canto

a hollow part or cavity into which something fits, typically used to connect or hold objects in place

presa, inserto

a long, elevated strip or crest of land, rock, or geological formation that extends prominently above its surroundings

cresta, ridge

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

scanalatura, incavo

the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

marciapiede, lato della strada

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

lastra, blocchetto

the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion

abrasione, usura

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

attrito

a long, narrow excavation or ditch dug into the ground, typically for military purposes, drainage, or archaeological exploration

trincea, fossa

a clear or tinted coating made from resins, oils, and solvents that is applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces to provide a protective and decorative finish

vernice, smalto

an empty or vacant space within a solid object or within a larger area, typically devoid of substance

vuoto, spazio vuoto

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vuoto

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

aereo, in volo

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

squallido