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Inglês e Conhecimento do Mundo para o ACT - Mundo físico

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas ao mundo físico, como "nutrir", "transpirar", "inscrição", etc. que o ajudarão a se sair bem nos seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
abrasion
[substantivo]

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

abrasão, desgaste por fricção

abrasão, desgaste por fricção

Ex: The glacier 's movement across the landscape resulted in extensive abrasion of the underlying bedrock .O movimento da geleira pela paisagem resultou em extensa **abrasão** do leito rochoso subjacente.
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friction
[substantivo]

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

fricção, resistência

fricção, resistência

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exterior
[substantivo]

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

exterior, superfície exterior

exterior, superfície exterior

Ex: The building ’s stone exterior gave it a timeless , elegant look .O **exterior** de pedra do edifício lhe deu um visual atemporal e elegante.
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immersion
[substantivo]

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

imersão, submersão

imersão, submersão

Ex: The immersion of the metal part in the acid bath helped remove the rust .A **imersão** da parte metálica no banho de ácido ajudou a remover a ferrugem.
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emission
[substantivo]

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

emissão, liberação

emissão, liberação

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particle
[substantivo]

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

partícula, grão

partícula, grão

Ex: Dust particles settled on the furniture , indicating the need for regular cleaning .As **partículas** de poeira se assentaram sobre os móveis, indicando a necessidade de limpeza regular.
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blaze
[substantivo]

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

chama, fogo

chama, fogo

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slat
[substantivo]

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

ripa, lâmina

ripa, lâmina

Ex: The old barn had weathered slats on the walls , giving it a rustic appearance .O velho celeiro tinha **ripas** desgastadas nas paredes, dando-lhe uma aparência rústica.
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enclosure
[substantivo]

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

recinto, cercado

recinto, cercado

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in a sealed stone enclosure buried underground .Arqueólogos descobriram artefatos antigos em um **recinto** de pedra selado enterrado no subsolo.
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recess
[substantivo]

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

recesso, nicho

recesso, nicho

Ex: The recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .O **recesso** no canto do jardim era o local perfeito para uma pequena fonte.
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alcove
[substantivo]

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

alcova, nicho

alcova, nicho

Ex: The art gallery had a special alcove dedicated to showcasing sculptures , illuminated by soft overhead lighting .A galeria de arte tinha um **nicho** especial dedicado à exibição de esculturas, iluminado por uma luz suave no teto.
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rim
[substantivo]

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

borda, aro

borda, aro

Ex: He carefully traced his finger along the rim of the antique telescope , feeling the smooth metal .Ele cuidadosamente passou o dedo ao longo da **borda** do telescópio antigo, sentindo o metal liso.
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curbside
[substantivo]

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

beira da calçada, lado da estrada

beira da calçada, lado da estrada

Ex: Pedestrians crossed the street using the designated curbside crosswalk.Os pedestres atravessaram a rua usando a faixa de pedestres **à beira da calçada** designada.
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dent
[substantivo]

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

amassado, covinha

amassado, covinha

Ex: The plumber fixed the sink , but there was still a small dent on the side .O encanador consertou a pia, mas ainda havia um pequeno **amassado** no lado.
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socket
[substantivo]

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

soquete, encaixe

soquete, encaixe

Ex: She inserted the umbrella pole into the patio table 's socket to secure it against wind .Ela inseriu o poste do guarda-chuva no **encaixe** da mesa de pátio para fixá-lo contra o vento.
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ridge
[substantivo]

the highest point where two roof slopes meet, forming a horizontal line along the top of the roof

cumeeira, linha de cumeada

cumeeira, linha de cumeada

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groove
[substantivo]

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

ranhura, sulco

ranhura, sulco

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slab
[substantivo]

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

laje, placa

laje, placa

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trench
[substantivo]

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

trincheira, vala

trincheira, vala

Ex: The Hadal trenches, found in the deepest parts of the ocean , host unique ecosystems adapted to extreme pressures and darkness .As fossas Hadal, encontradas nas partes mais profundas do oceano, abrigam ecossistemas únicos adaptados a pressões extremas e escuridão.
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soot
[substantivo]

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

fuligem, negro de fumo

fuligem, negro de fumo

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove accumulated soot from their facades .Edifícios históricos podem passar por limpeza periódica para remover a **fuligem** acumulada em suas fachadas.
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varnish
[substantivo]

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

verniz, laca

verniz, laca

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void
[substantivo]

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

vazio, cavidade

vazio, cavidade

Ex: Engineers detected a void in the concrete foundation of the bridge during inspection .Engenheiros detectaram um **vazio** na fundação de concreto da ponte durante a inspeção.
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vacuum
[substantivo]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vácuo, vazio

vácuo, vazio

Ex: The vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .O **vácuo** do espaço é caracterizado por uma pressão extremamente baixa e a ausência de atmosfera.
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inscription
[substantivo]

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

inscrição, gravura

inscrição, gravura

Ex: The memorial statue featured an inscription honoring the fallen soldiers of the war .A estátua memorial apresentava uma **inscrição** em homenagem aos soldados caídos na guerra.
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to scrape
[verbo]

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

raspar, arranhar

raspar, arranhar

Ex: She scrapes the mud off her shoes before entering the house .Ela **raspa** a lama dos sapatos antes de entrar em casa.
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to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

submergir, mergulhar

submergir, mergulhar

Ex: The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean , submerging beneath the waves .O submarino desceu às profundezas do oceano, **submergindo** sob as ondas.
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to grind
[verbo]

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

moer, triturar

moer, triturar

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.O barista moeu cuidadosamente os grãos de café para obter a moagem desejada.
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to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulverizar, triturar

pulverizar, triturar

Ex: The blender 's blades can pulverize fruits and vegetables into smooth juices .As lâminas do liquidificador podem **pulverizar** frutas e legumes em sucos suaves.
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to dampen
[verbo]

to make something slightly wet or moist

umedecer, molhar levemente

umedecer, molhar levemente

Ex: She dampened the sponge before cleaning the spills .Ela **umedecou** a esponja antes de limpar os derramamentos.
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to drench
[verbo]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

encharcar, molhar completamente

encharcar, molhar completamente

Ex: The heavy waves drenched the beachgoers with seawater .As ondas pesadas **encharcaram** os banhistas com água do mar.
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to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat

transpirar, suar

transpirar, suar

Ex: We all perspired after running a marathon .Todos nós **transpiramos** depois de correr uma maratona.
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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

nutrir, alimentar

nutrir, alimentar

Ex: It is important to nourish relationships with family and friends for emotional well-being .É importante **nutrir** os relacionamentos com a família e os amigos para o bem-estar emocional.
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to taint
[verbo]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

contaminar, infectar

contaminar, infectar

Ex: Insects can taint stored grains with molds and toxins .Os insetos podem **contaminar** os grãos armazenados com mofos e toxinas.
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to collide
[verbo]

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

colidir, chocar

colidir, chocar

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and eventually collide during the storm .Os ventos fortes fizeram com que duas árvores se inclinassem e eventualmente **colidissem** durante a tempestade.
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to clog
[verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

entupir, obstruir

entupir, obstruir

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Um enxame de insetos **entupiu** o filtro de ar do sistema HVAC, afetando a qualidade do ar no edifício.
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to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

penetrar, atravessar

penetrar, atravessar

Ex: The drill easily penetrated the hard surface , creating a hole .A broca **penetrou** facilmente a superfície dura, criando um buraco.
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to graze
[verbo]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

arranhar, raspar

arranhar, raspar

Ex: The tree branch grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .O galho da árvore **arranhou** seu rosto enquanto ela caminhava pela mata densa.
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to burst
[verbo]

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

estourar, explodir

estourar, explodir

Ex: The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.O pneu **estoura** enquanto se dirige na estrada, fazendo o carro desviar.
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to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

fraturar, quebrar

fraturar, quebrar

Ex: When she dropped the porcelain dish , it did n't just break ; it fractured into tiny fragments .Quando ela deixou cair o prato de porcelana, não apenas quebrou; **fraturado** em pequenos fragmentos.
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to rupture
[verbo]

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

romper, estourar

romper, estourar

Ex: Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about to rupture.As equipes de resposta de emergência foram enviadas para o local onde um gasoduto estava prestes a **romper**.
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to cleave
[verbo]

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

cortar, fender

cortar, fender

Ex: The stonemason cleaved the large block of stone into smaller , manageable pieces .O pedreiro **partiu** o grande bloco de pedra em pedaços menores e manejáveis.
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to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

desmontar, desmantelar

desmontar, desmantelar

Ex: The scientists carefully dismantled the experimental setup to analyze the individual components .Os cientistas **desmontaram** cuidadosamente a configuração experimental para analisar os componentes individuais.
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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

desparafusar, desenroscar

desparafusar, desenroscar

Ex: The plumber unscrewed the pipe fittings to fix the leak .O encanador **desparafusou** as conexões do tubo para consertar o vazamento.
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to shatter
[verbo]

to break suddenly into several pieces

quebrar, estilhaçar

quebrar, estilhaçar

Ex: If you drop it , the glass will shatter.Se você deixar cair, o copo **vai se quebrar**.
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(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

desabar, colapsar

desabar, colapsar

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow .A antiga torre **desmoronou** sob o peso da neve.
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to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demolir, derrubar

demolir, derrubar

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .A equipe de construção **demolirá** as paredes existentes antes de reconstruir.
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airborne
[adjetivo]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

transportado pelo ar, aéreo

transportado pelo ar, aéreo

Ex: Scientists studied the airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .Os cientistas estudaram os poluentes **transportados pelo ar** em áreas urbanas para avaliar seu impacto na qualidade do ar.
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dingy
[adjetivo]

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

escuro, sujo

escuro, sujo

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .Apesar de sua aparência **suja**, a casa velha tinha um certo charme.
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