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ACT 科学 - 化学物质和化合物

在这里,你将学习一些与化学物质和化合物相关的英语单词,如“缓冲液”、“溶质”、“卤素”等,这些将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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halogen
[名词]

a type of chemical element found in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive and commonly used in disinfectants and lights

卤素, 卤族元素

卤素, 卤族元素

Ex: The halogens share common properties such as high electronegativity and the ability to gain an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration .**卤素**具有共同的特性,如高电负性和获得电子以实现稳定电子构型的能力。
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polythene
[名词]

a durable plastic material used for packaging, bags, and various applications

聚乙烯, 塑料

聚乙烯, 塑料

Ex: She packed sandwiches in polythene bags for the picnic .她为野餐用**聚乙烯**袋子打包了三明治。
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polystyrene
[名词]

a lightweight and versatile synthetic polymer used in packaging, insulation, and disposable products

聚苯乙烯, 泡沫聚苯乙烯

聚苯乙烯, 泡沫聚苯乙烯

Ex: Manufacturers recycle polystyrene to produce new products like picture frames and garden furniture .制造商回收**聚苯乙烯**以生产像相框和花园家具这样的新产品。
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phosphorus
[名词]

a chemical element that is a vital component of DNA and bone structure, found in dairy products, meat, and nuts, playing a key role in cellular energy transfer

磷, 磷元素

磷, 磷元素

Ex: Jenny eats phosphorus-rich foods like nuts for bone health.珍妮吃富含**磷**的食物,如坚果,以促进骨骼健康。
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acetone
[名词]

a colorless, volatile liquid solvent commonly used for removing nail polish and other substances from surfaces

丙酮, 二甲酮

丙酮, 二甲酮

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alginate
[名词]

a naturally occurring polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed, commonly used in various industries for its thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties

藻酸盐, 从褐藻中提取的天然多糖

藻酸盐, 从褐藻中提取的天然多糖

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silicate
[名词]

a compound containing silicon and oxygen atoms, often forming minerals or glasses, with diverse applications in industry and nature

硅酸盐, 硅化合物

硅酸盐, 硅化合物

Ex: Silicate ceramics are used in various high-temperature applications due to their heat-resistant properties.**硅酸盐**陶瓷由于其耐热性能被用于各种高温应用。
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graphene
[名词]

a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, known for its exceptional strength, electrical conductivity, and flexibility

石墨烯, 以二维蜂窝状晶格排列的单层碳原子

石墨烯, 以二维蜂窝状晶格排列的单层碳原子

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malic acid
[名词]

a naturally occurring organic compound found in many fruits that contributes to their sour taste

苹果酸

苹果酸

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citric acid
[名词]

a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes, commonly used as a food additive for flavoring and preserving

柠檬酸, 枸橼酸

柠檬酸, 枸橼酸

Ex: Some cosmetics and pharmaceuticals use citric acid for its antioxidant and pH-balancing effects .一些化妆品和药品使用**柠檬酸**因其抗氧化和pH平衡效果。
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phosphate
[名词]

a chemical compound that contains phosphorus and oxygen atoms, commonly found in salts or esters of phosphoric acid, important for biological processes and industrial applications

磷酸盐, 含有磷和氧原子的化合物,常见于磷酸的盐或酯中,对生物过程和工业应用很重要

磷酸盐, 含有磷和氧原子的化合物,常见于磷酸的盐或酯中,对生物过程和工业应用很重要

Ex: Sodium phosphate is used as a food additive and a laxative in medicine.磷酸钠被用作食品添加剂和医学中的泻药。
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charm quark
[名词]

a type of elementary particle that is one of the six types, or flavors, of quarks that has an electric charge of +2/3 and participates in strong and electromagnetic interactions

粲夸克, 魅夸克

粲夸克, 魅夸克

Ex: Quarks like the charm quark play a crucial role in the formation of hadrons , such as the J / psi particle , which consists of a charm quark and an anti-charm quark bound together .像**粲夸克**这样的夸克在强子(如由粲夸克和反粲夸克结合而成的J/ψ粒子)的形成中起着至关重要的作用。
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disinfectant
[名词]

something that has specific chemicals or causes a chemical reaction that destroys harmful microorganisms such as bacteria

消毒剂, 杀菌剂

消毒剂, 杀菌剂

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bicarbonate
[名词]

a chemical compound important for regulating pH balance, found in baking soda and crucial for bodily functions

碳酸氢盐, 重碳酸盐

碳酸氢盐, 重碳酸盐

Ex: Agricultural practices may involve applying bicarbonate to soil to adjust pH for optimal crop growth .农业实践中可能涉及向土壤施用**碳酸氢盐**以调节pH值,以实现作物的最佳生长。
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solute
[名词]

a substance that is dissolved in a solvent, resulting in a solution

溶质, 溶解物质

溶质, 溶解物质

Ex: Dissolving a pain reliever ( e.g. , aspirin ) in water results in the drug acting as the solute in the liquid solvent .将止痛药(例如阿司匹林)溶解在水中会使药物作为液体溶剂中的**溶质**起作用。
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saturated
[形容词]

having absorbed as much of a substance as possible at a given temperature, reaching its maximum concentration

饱和的, 浸透的

饱和的, 浸透的

Ex: The paper towel became saturated with spilled coffee, unable to absorb any more liquid.纸巾被洒出的咖啡**饱和**了,无法再吸收更多的液体。
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ethereal
[形容词]

(of a solution) containing volatile or highly flammable substances, such as diethyl ether

醚的, 挥发的

醚的, 挥发的

Ex: The ethereal nature of diethyl ether makes it a useful solvent for extracting natural products from plant materials .二乙醚的**醚**性使其成为从植物材料中提取天然产物的有用溶剂。
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inorganic
[形容词]

describing chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are typically derived from minerals or non-living matter

无机的

无机的

Ex: Inorganic chemistry focuses on the study of compounds and elements that do not involve carbon-hydrogen bonds.**无机**化学专注于研究不涉及碳氢键的化合物和元素。
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solvent
[名词]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

溶剂, 溶媒

溶剂, 溶媒

Ex: Water is the universal solvent, capable of dissolving more substances like salt and sugar than any other liquid.水是通用的**溶剂**,能够比任何其他液体溶解更多的物质,如盐和糖。
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alkaline
[形容词]

refering to substances that have a pH greater than 7, indicating a basic or non-acidic nature

碱性的

碱性的

Ex: Alkaline batteries use potassium hydroxide as an electrolyte to generate electricity.**碱性**电池使用氢氧化钾作为电解质来发电。
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saline
[形容词]

containing or relating to salt

含盐的, 盐的

含盐的, 盐的

Ex: The saline soil in the coastal region affected the types of crops that could be grown successfully.沿海地区的**盐碱**土壤影响了能够成功种植的作物类型。
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reactant
[名词]

a substance that takes part in and undergoes a chemical reaction, leading to the formation of new products

反应物

反应物

Ex: When iron reacts with sulfur , the reactants are iron and sulfur .当铁与硫反应时,**反应物**是铁和硫。
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catalyst
[名词]

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

催化剂, 活化剂

催化剂, 活化剂

Ex: In the Haber process , iron is used as a catalyst to promote the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases .在哈伯法中,铁被用作**催化剂**以促进从氮气和氢气合成氨。
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buffer
[名词]

a solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid, which maintains a stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added

缓冲液, 缓冲溶液

缓冲液, 缓冲溶液

Ex: Buffers play a significant role in biochemical research by providing a controlled environment for reactions .**缓冲液**通过在生化研究中为反应提供受控环境而发挥重要作用。
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reagent
[名词]

a substance or compound used in a chemical reaction to detect, examine, or produce other substances

试剂

试剂

Ex: Reagents vary widely in their properties and are selected based on their compatibility with the reaction conditions and desired outcome .**试剂**的性质差异很大,根据它们与反应条件和预期结果的兼容性来选择。
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noble gas
[名词]

any of the elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, characterized by their inert nature and stable electron configurations

惰性气体, 稀有气体

惰性气体, 稀有气体

Ex: The noble gas configuration is characterized by a full outer electron shell , contributing to the stability and lack of reactivity .**惰性气体**的构型特点是具有完整的外电子壳,有助于稳定性和缺乏反应性。
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inert gas
[名词]

a group of non-reactive gases that typically exhibit low chemical reactivity due to their stable electron configurations

惰性气体, 稀有气体

惰性气体, 稀有气体

Ex: Deep-sea divers breathe a mixture of oxygen and inert gases like helium to prevent nitrogen narcosis at great depths .深海潜水员呼吸氧气和氦气等**惰性气体**的混合物,以防止在深水中出现氮醉。
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