Boek Total English - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 3 - Les 2

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 3 - Les 2 in het Total English Upper-Intermediate cursusboek, zoals "porselein", "zijde", "brons", enz.

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rubber

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

rubber, gummi

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.

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wood

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

hout, brandhout

Ex: They used the wood to build a fire .Ze gebruikten het **hout** om een vuur te maken.

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gunpowder

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

buskruit, zwart buskruit

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .Historisch gezien werd **buskruit** gebruikt in vroege experimenten met raketvoortstuwing vóór de ontwikkeling van moderne vaste en vloeibare brandstoffen.

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glass

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

glas, ruit

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .

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leather

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

leer

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .Na jarenlang gebruik hadden de **leren** schoenen een rijke patina ontwikkeld die karakter en charme toevoegde.

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metal

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metaal

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .Kwik is een uniek **metaal** dat vloeibaar is bij kamertemperatuur, vaak gebruikt in thermometers en barometers.

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paper

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papier, vel

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .De printer was zonder **papier**, dus moest hij het bijvullen om door te kunnen drukken.

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plastic

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastic

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.De tandarts maakte een tijdelijke kroon van tandheelkundig **plastic**.

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porcelain

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porselein, wit keramiek

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .**Porselein** wordt vaak gebruikt voor hoogwaardig serviesgoed.

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bronze

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a metallic alloy that is made primarily of copper, with varying proportions of other metals such as tin, zinc, or nickel

brons

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cotton

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

katoen, katoenvezel

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .

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denim

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

denim, spijkerstof

Ex: Many fashion designers are now experimenting with sustainable denim, focusing on eco-friendly production methods .Veel modeontwerpers experimenteren nu met duurzaam **denim**, met een focus op milieuvriendelijke productiemethoden.

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gold

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

goud

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .Olympische medailles zijn traditioneel gemaakt van **goud**, zilver en brons.

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iron

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

ijzer, metaal

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .Kinderen hebben voldoende **ijzer** nodig voor een goede groei en ontwikkeling.

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lycra

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

lycra, elastaan

Ex: Fashion designers often incorporate lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .Modeontwerpers nemen vaak **lycra** op in hun sportkledingcollecties om vormvaste en flexibele stukken te creëren.

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silk

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

zijde

Ex: They decided to use silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .Ze besloten **zijden** gordijnen te gebruiken voor de woonkamer om het een meer verfijnde uitstraling te geven.

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silver

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

zilver, zilveren metaal

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally made of silver.De olympische medaille voor de tweede plaats is traditioneel gemaakt van **zilver**.

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wool

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

wol, vacht

Ex: The soft wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .De zachte **wol** van de schapen werd gebruikt om warme dekens te maken.

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