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Vocabolario dei Scienziati Chiave - Rosalind Franklin

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camera
camera
[sostantivo]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

camera

camera

Ex: The digital camera allows instant preview of the photos. 
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method
method
[sostantivo]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

metodo

metodo

Ex: The Montessori method emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration for young children. 
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shape
shape
[sostantivo]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

forma, taglio

forma, taglio

Ex: As the sun set, shadows cast by the mountains created intriguing shapes on the valley floor. 
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molecule
molecule
[sostantivo]

the smallest unit of a substance that can exist independently while retaining its chemical properties

molecola

molecola

Ex: Scientists created a model showing the structure of the molecule. 
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DNA
DNA
[sostantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

DNA

DNA

Ex: DNA contains the instructions for building proteins in the body. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verbo]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

crescere, aumentare

crescere, aumentare

Ex: His confidence in public speaking has grown remarkably. 
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twisted
twisted
[aggettivo]

bent or turned out of shape

contorto, deformato

contorto, deformato

Ex: The twisted metal wreckage bore witness to the force of the collision, its once straight beams now bent and mangled. 

Il relitto di metallo contorto testimoniava la forza dell'urto, con le sue travi un tempo diritte ora piegate e deformate.

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ladder
ladder
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment with two long sides joined by a series of steps or rungs, used for climbing

scala a pioli

scala a pioli

Ex: Daniel leaned the ladder against the garage before climbing onto the roof. 
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to understand

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

capire, comprendere

capire, comprendere

Ex: When you see the evidence, it's easy to understand why they reached that conclusion. 
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prize
prize
[sostantivo]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

premio

premio

Ex: The spelling bee champion proudly held up the winner's medal as his prize. 
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nobel prize
nobel prize
[sostantivo]

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

premio Nobel, riconoscimento Nobel

premio Nobel, riconoscimento Nobel

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sadly
sadly
[avverbio]

used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact

purtroppo, sfortunatamente

purtroppo, sfortunatamente

Ex: Sadly, the restaurant had closed down by the time we arrived. 

Purtroppo, il ristorante aveva chiuso quando siamo arrivati.

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virus
virus
[sostantivo]

an infectious agent that reproduces only inside living cells and can cause disease

virus

virus

Ex: Doctors confirmed that a virus was responsible for the outbreak. 
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to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

scoprire, esplorare

scoprire, esplorare

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand. 
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discovery
discovery
[sostantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

scoperta

scoperta

Ex: The discovery of a hidden chamber in the pyramid opened up new avenues of exploration for archaeologists. 
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medicine
medicine
[sostantivo]

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

medicina

medicina

Ex: The conference brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest breakthroughs in medicine, including gene therapy and personalized treatment plans. 
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cancer
cancer
[sostantivo]

a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and may invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body

cancro

cancro

Ex: Regular screening can reduce deaths from certain types of cancer. 
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X-ray
X-ray
[sostantivo]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

radiografia

radiografia

Ex: The radiologist reviewed the X-ray images to diagnose the cause of the patient’s chronic pain. 

Il radiologo ha esaminato le immagini radiografiche per diagnosticare la causa del dolore cronico del paziente.

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traveler
traveler
[sostantivo]

a person who is making a journey or who travels frequently

viaggiatore

viaggiatore

Ex: Daniel enjoys meeting other travelers while staying in hostels. 
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hiking
hiking
[sostantivo]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

escursionismo

escursionismo

Ex: We plan to go hiking next month to experience the beauty of nature firsthand. 
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scientist
scientist
[sostantivo]

someone whose job or education is about science

scienziato

scienziato

Ex: Some of the world's most important discoveries were made by scientists. 
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England
England
[sostantivo]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Inghiterra

Inghiterra

Ex: London, the capital city of England, is a bustling metropolis with iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. 
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London
London
[sostantivo]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Londra

Londra

Ex: He studied at a university in London. 
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science
science
[sostantivo]

the study of science

scienza

scienza

Ex: Advances in education have made the study of science more accessible. 
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college
college
[sostantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

facoltà

facoltà

Ex: The college campus is known for its vibrant student life, with numerous clubs and activities to participate in. 
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chemistry
chemistry
[sostantivo]

the science that studies the composition, properties, and reactions of substances

chimica

chimica

Ex: Understanding chemistry helps scientists develop new materials. 
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special
special
[aggettivo]

different or better than what is normal

speciale

speciale

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

fare una fot

fare una fot

Ex: He often took pictures of historical landmarks during his travels. 
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