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ACT Engelska och Världskunskap - Fysisk värld

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till den fysiska världen, såsom "nära", "svettas", "inskription" etc. som kommer att hjälpa dig att klara dina ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
abrasion
[Substantiv]

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

abrasion, nötning genom friktion

abrasion, nötning genom friktion

Ex: The glacier 's movement across the landscape resulted in extensive abrasion of the underlying bedrock .Glaciärens rörelse över landskapet resulterade i omfattande **abrasion** av den underligande berggrunden.
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friction
[Substantiv]

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

friktion, motstånd

friktion, motstånd

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exterior
[Substantiv]

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

yttre, yttre yta

yttre, yttre yta

Ex: The building ’s stone exterior gave it a timeless , elegant look .Byggnadens sten**fasad** gav den en tidlös, elegant look.
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immersion
[Substantiv]

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

neddoppning, immersion

neddoppning, immersion

Ex: The immersion of the metal part in the acid bath helped remove the rust .**Neddoppning** av metallbiten i syrabadet hjälpte till att ta bort rost.
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emission
[Substantiv]

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

utsläpp, avgivning

utsläpp, avgivning

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particle
[Substantiv]

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

partikel, korn

partikel, korn

Ex: Dust particles settled on the furniture , indicating the need for regular cleaning .Damm**partiklar** lade sig på möblerna, vilket indikerar behovet av regelbundna städningar.
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blaze
[Substantiv]

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

flamma, eld

flamma, eld

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slat
[Substantiv]

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

spjäla, lammell

spjäla, lammell

Ex: The old barn had weathered slats on the walls , giving it a rustic appearance .Den gamla ladans väggar hade förväderade **spjälor**, vilket gav den en rustik appearance.
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enclosure
[Substantiv]

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

inhägnad, bur

inhägnad, bur

Ex: Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in a sealed stone enclosure buried underground .Arkeologer upptäckte antika artefakter i en förseglad sten**inhägnad** begravd under jorden.
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recess
[Substantiv]

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

fördjupning, nisch

fördjupning, nisch

Ex: The recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .**Fördjupningen** i trädgårdens hörn var en perfekt plats för en liten fontän.
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alcove
[Substantiv]

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

alkov, nisch

alkov, nisch

Ex: The art gallery had a special alcove dedicated to showcasing sculptures , illuminated by soft overhead lighting .Konstgalleriet hade en speciell **alkov** dedikerad till att visa upp skulpturer, upplyst av mjukt takljus.
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rim
[Substantiv]

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

kant, fälg

kant, fälg

Ex: He carefully traced his finger along the rim of the antique telescope , feeling the smooth metal .Han förde noggrant sitt finger längs **kanten** på den antika teleskopen och kände den släta metallen.
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curbside
[Substantiv]

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

trottoarkant, vägkant

trottoarkant, vägkant

Ex: Pedestrians crossed the street using the designated curbside crosswalk.Fotgängare korsade gatan med hjälp av den utsedda **trottoarkanten** övergångsställe.
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dent
[Substantiv]

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

buckla, skåra

buckla, skåra

Ex: The plumber fixed the sink , but there was still a small dent on the side .Rörmokaren fixade handfatet, men det fanns fortfarande en liten **buckla** på sidan.
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socket
[Substantiv]

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

hylsa, uttag

hylsa, uttag

Ex: She inserted the umbrella pole into the patio table 's socket to secure it against wind .Hon satte paraplystången i **hålet** på utebordet för att säkra den mot vinden.
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ridge
[Substantiv]

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

ås, takås

ås, takås

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groove
[Substantiv]

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

spår, fåra

spår, fåra

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slab
[Substantiv]

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

platta, skiva

platta, skiva

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trench
[Substantiv]

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

dike, skyttegrav

dike, skyttegrav

Ex: The Hadal trenches, found in the deepest parts of the ocean , host unique ecosystems adapted to extreme pressures and darkness .Hadalgravarna, som finns i de djupaste delarna av havet, är hem för unika ekosystem anpassade till extrema tryck och mörker.
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soot
[Substantiv]

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

sot, rök

sot, rök

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove accumulated soot from their facades .Historiska byggnader kan genomgå periodisk rengöring för att ta bort ackumulerad **sot** från sina fasader.
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varnish
[Substantiv]

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

fernissa, lack

fernissa, lack

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void
[Substantiv]

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

tomrum, hålighet

tomrum, hålighet

Ex: Engineers detected a void in the concrete foundation of the bridge during inspection .Ingenjörer upptäckte ett **tomrum** i brons betongfundament under inspektionen.
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vacuum
[Substantiv]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

vakuum, tomrum

vakuum, tomrum

Ex: The vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .Rymdens **vakuum** kännetecknas av extremt lågt tryck och frånvaron av en atmosfär.
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inscription
[Substantiv]

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

inskription, gravering

inskription, gravering

Ex: The memorial statue featured an inscription honoring the fallen soldiers of the war .Minnesstatyn hade en **inskription** som hyllade de fallna soldaterna i kriget.
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to scrape
[Verb]

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

skrapa, skava

skrapa, skava

Ex: She scrapes the mud off her shoes before entering the house .Hon **skrapar** av leran från sina skor innan hon går in i huset.
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to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

neddoppa, sänka

neddoppa, sänka

Ex: The submarine descended into the depths of the ocean , submerging beneath the waves .Ubåten sjönk ner i havets djup, **neddykande** under vågorna.
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to grind
[Verb]

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

mala, krossa

mala, krossa

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.Baristan malde noggrant kaffebönorna för att uppnå önskad grovhet.
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to crush or grind something into a fine powder or particles, often through mechanical means or forceful impact

pulverisera, krossa

pulverisera, krossa

Ex: The blender 's blades can pulverize fruits and vegetables into smooth juices .Blandarens blad kan **pulverisera** frukt och grönsaker till släta juicer.
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to dampen
[Verb]

to make something slightly wet or moist

fukta, lätt blöta

fukta, lätt blöta

Ex: She dampened the sponge before cleaning the spills .Hon **fuktade** svampen innan hon torkade upp spillen.
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to drench
[Verb]

to completely cover something with liquid by pouring it onto it

dränka, genomblöta

dränka, genomblöta

Ex: The heavy waves drenched the beachgoers with seawater .De tunga vågorna **dränkte** badgästerna med havsvatten.
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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

svettas, transpirera

svettas, transpirera

Ex: We all perspired after running a marathon .Vi **svettades** alla efter att ha sprungit ett maraton.
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to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nära, ge näring

nära, ge näring

Ex: It is important to nourish relationships with family and friends for emotional well-being .Det är viktigt att **nära** relationer med familj och vänner för emotionell välbefinnande.
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to taint
[Verb]

to infect or dirty something with a disease or harmful microorganism

förorena, infektera

förorena, infektera

Ex: Insects can taint stored grains with molds and toxins .Insekter kan **förorena** lagrade spannmål med mögel och gifter.
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to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

kollidera, krocka

kollidera, krocka

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and eventually collide during the storm .De starka vindarna fick två träd att luta och slutligen **kollidera** under stormen.
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to clog
[Verb]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

blockera, täppa till

blockera, täppa till

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Ett svärm av insekter **täppte till** luftfiltret i HVAC-systemet, vilket påverkade luftkvaliteten i byggnaden.
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to move through something, typically overcoming resistance

tränga igenom, genomborra

tränga igenom, genomborra

Ex: The drill easily penetrated the hard surface , creating a hole .Borrhammaren trängde lätt igenom den hårda ytan och skapade ett hål.
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to graze
[Verb]

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

skrubba, skava

skrubba, skava

Ex: The tree branch grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .Trädgrenen **skrapade** hennes ansikte när hon gick genom den täta skogen.
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to burst
[Verb]

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

spricka, explodera

spricka, explodera

Ex: The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.Däcket **brister** medan man kör på motorvägen, vilket får bilen att sladda.
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to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

bryta, söndra

bryta, söndra

Ex: When she dropped the porcelain dish , it did n't just break ; it fractured into tiny fragments .När hon tappade porslinstallriket gick det inte bara sönder; det **sprängdes** i små fragment.
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(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

brista, gå sönder

brista, gå sönder

Ex: Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about to rupture.Nödteam skickades till platsen där en gasledning var på väg att **brista**.
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to cleave
[Verb]

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

klyva, skära

klyva, skära

Ex: The stonemason cleaved the large block of stone into smaller , manageable pieces .Stenhuggaren **klyvde** den stora stenblocket i mindre, hanterbara bitar.
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to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

demontera, plocka isär

demontera, plocka isär

Ex: The scientists carefully dismantled the experimental setup to analyze the individual components .Forskarna **monterade ner** den experimentella uppställningen noggrant för att analysera de enskilda komponenterna.
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to release or detach something by rotating it in a counter-clockwise direction, thereby loosening its fastening or connection

skruva loss, lossa

skruva loss, lossa

Ex: The plumber unscrewed the pipe fittings to fix the leak .Rörmokaren **skruvade loss** röranslutningarna för att fixa läckan.
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to break suddenly into several pieces

sönderslå, krossa

sönderslå, krossa

Ex: If you drop it , the glass will shatter.Om du tappar den, kommer glaset **gå sönder**.
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(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

kollapsa, rasa

kollapsa, rasa

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow .Det antika tornet **kollapsade** under snöns tyngd.
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to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

riva, förstöra

riva, förstöra

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding .Byggarbetslaget kommer att **riva** de befintliga väggarna innan ombyggnad.
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airborne
[adjektiv]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

luftburen, transporterad genom luften

luftburen, transporterad genom luften

Ex: Scientists studied the airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .Forskare studerade de **luftburna** föroreningarna i stadsområden för att bedöma deras inverkan på luftkvaliteten.
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dingy
[adjektiv]

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

mörk, smutsig

mörk, smutsig

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .Trots sitt **nedslagna** utseende hade det gamla huset en viss charm.
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