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Scienze Naturali SAT - Mondo fisico

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate al mondo fisico, come "pulverize", "dismantle", "dingy", ecc. che ti serviranno per superare i tuoi SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
to scrape
[Verbo]

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

raschiare, grattare

raschiare, grattare

Ex: scrapes the mud off her shoes before entering the house .
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to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

sopprimere, immergere

sopprimere, immergere

Ex: The submarine descended into the depths of the oceansubmerging beneath the waves .
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to grind
[Verbo]

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

macinare

macinare

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.
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to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

polverizzare, frantumare

polverizzare, frantumare

Ex: The blender 's blades pulverize fruits and vegetables into smooth juices .
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to dampen
[Verbo]

to make something slightly wet or moist

inumidire, bagnare

inumidire, bagnare

Ex: dampened the sponge before cleaning the spills .
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to drench
[Verbo]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

inondare, bagnare completamente

inondare, bagnare completamente

Ex: The heavy drenched the beachgoers with seawater .
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to nourish
[Verbo]

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

nutrire

nutrire

Ex: It is important nourish relationships with family and friends for emotional well-being .
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to taint
[Verbo]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminare, inquinare

contaminare, inquinare

Ex: Insects taint stored grains with molds and toxins .
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to collide
[Verbo]

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

collidere

collidere

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and collide during the storm .
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to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

intasare

intasare

Ex: A swarm of clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .
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to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

penetrare, attraversare

penetrare, attraversare

Ex: The drill penetrated the hard surface , creating a hole .
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to graze
[Verbo]

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

sfiorare, grattare

sfiorare, grattare

Ex: The hiker 's grazed the edge of the cliff , reminding them to watch their step carefully .
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to burst
[Verbo]

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

scoppiare

scoppiare

Ex: The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.
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to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

fratturare, rompere

fratturare, rompere

Ex: When she dropped the porcelain dish , it did n't just break ; fractured into tiny fragments .
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to rupture
[Verbo]

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

rottura

rottura

Ex: Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about rupture.
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to cleave
[Verbo]

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

fendere, dividere

fendere, dividere

Ex: The cleaved the large block of stone into smaller , manageable pieces .
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to take apart or destroy a structure or object

smantellare, disassemblare

smantellare, disassemblare

Ex: The homeowners hired a demolition crew dismantle the condemned building on their property .
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to unscrew
[Verbo]

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

svitare, disavvitare

svitare, disavvitare

Ex: The unscrewed the pipe fittings to fix the leak .
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to shatter
[Verbo]

to break suddenly into several pieces

mandare in frantumi, andare in pezzi

mandare in frantumi, andare in pezzi

Ex: If you drop it , the glass shatter.
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(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

crollare, andare in rovina

crollare, andare in rovina

Ex: The ancient collapsed under the weight of the snow .
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to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demolire

demolire

Ex: The construction crew demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .
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soot
[sostantivo]

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

fuliggine, nerofumo

fuliggine, nerofumo

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove soot from their facades .
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exterior
[sostantivo]

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

esterno, esteriorità

esterno, esteriorità

Ex: The building ’s exterior gave it a timeless , elegant look .
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immersion
[sostantivo]

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

immersione, somersione

immersione, somersione

Ex: immersion of the metal part in the acid bath helped remove the rust .
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emission
[sostantivo]

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

emissione

emissione

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inscription
[sostantivo]

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

iscrizione, incisione

iscrizione, incisione

Ex: The memorial statue featured inscription honoring the fallen soldiers of the war .
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particle
[sostantivo]

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, granello

particella, granello

Ex: particles settled on the furniture , indicating the need for regular cleaning .
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blaze
[sostantivo]

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

fiamma, incendio

fiamma, incendio

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slat
[sostantivo]

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

listello, steccato

listello, steccato

Ex: The old barn had slats on the walls , giving it a rustic appearance .
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enclosure
[sostantivo]

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

recinto, chiusura

recinto, chiusura

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in a sealed enclosure buried underground .
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recess
[sostantivo]

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface

incavo, nicchia

incavo, nicchia

Ex: recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .
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alcove
[sostantivo]

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

nicchia, alcova

nicchia, alcova

Ex: The art gallery had a alcove dedicated to showcasing sculptures , illuminated by soft overhead lighting .
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dent
[sostantivo]

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

dentino, fossa

dentino, fossa

Ex: The plumber fixed the sink , but there was still a dent on the side .
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rim
[sostantivo]

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

 bordo ,  cerchio

bordo , cerchio

Ex: He carefully traced his finger along rim of the antique telescope , feeling the smooth metal .
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socket
[sostantivo]

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

sede, scanalatura

sede, scanalatura

Ex: She inserted the umbrella pole into the patio tablesocket to secure it against wind .
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ridge
[sostantivo]

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

cresta, costone

cresta, costone

Ex: The Great Dividing Range in Australia includes ridges that influence the country 's drainage patterns and climate .
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groove
[sostantivo]

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

fessura, incavo

fessura, incavo

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curbside
[sostantivo]

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

lato della strada, marciapiede

lato della strada, marciapiede

Ex: Pedestrians crossed the street using the designated curbside crosswalk.
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slab
[sostantivo]

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, pannello

lastra, pannello

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abrasion
[sostantivo]

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

abrasione, usura

abrasione, usura

Ex: The glacier 's movement across the landscape resulted in abrasion of the underlying bedrock .
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friction
[sostantivo]

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

attrito

attrito

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trench
[sostantivo]

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

trincea, fossa

trincea, fossa

Ex: The trenches, found in the deepest parts of the ocean , host unique ecosystems adapted to extreme pressures and darkness .
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varnish
[sostantivo]

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, lucido

vernice, lucido

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void
[sostantivo]

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

vuoto, incavo

vuoto, incavo

Ex: Engineers detected void in the concrete foundation of the bridge during inspection .
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vacuum
[sostantivo]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vuoto

vuoto

Ex: vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .
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airborne
[aggettivo]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

in volo, aereo

in volo, aereo

Ex: Scientists studied airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .
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dingy
[aggettivo]

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

squallido

squallido

Ex: Despite dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .
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