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C1 Level Wordlist - Science

Here you will learn some English words about science, such as "atomic", "density", "evolution", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
atomic
atomic
[Adjective]

related to atoms, the smallest units of matter, including their structure, properties, and interactions

Ex: The atomic structure of an element includes its nucleus, composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. 
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nucleus
nucleus
[noun]

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information

Ex: The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities. 
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bond
bond
[noun]

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

Ex: The covalent bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule. 
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charge
charge
[noun]

the physical property in matter that causes it to experience a force in an electromagnetic field

Ex: Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that can be positive or negative. 
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density
density
[noun]

(physics) the mass of a substance or object per unit of volume

Ex: Lead has a much higher density than aluminum. 
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gravity
gravity
[noun]

the force by which objects with mass attract one another, especially the force that draws objects toward the Earth

Ex: Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth. 
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particle
particle
[noun]

an extremely small unit of matter or radiation treated as a discrete entity in physics

Ex: Scientists detected a particle moving through the chamber. 
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property
property
[noun]

a feature or quality of something

Ex: The most desirable property of the new smartphone is its long-lasting battery life. 
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instinct
instinct
[noun]

a natural tendency or ability to behave or react in a particular way without conscious thought or learning

Ex: The animal's instinct told it to flee from danger. 
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metabolism

the chemical processes through which food is changed into energy for the body to use

Ex: Metabolism involves various biochemical reactions that convert nutrients from food into energy. 
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evolutionary
evolutionary
[Adjective]

related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

Ex: The evolutionary process has led to the diverse array of life forms we see today. 
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organic
organic
[Adjective]

derived from, produced by, or relating to living organisms

Ex: Dead leaves add organic matter to the soil. 
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evolution
evolution
[noun]

the process by which populations of living organisms change genetically across successive generations

Ex: Evolution explains how populations of organisms change over many generations. 
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genome
genome
[noun]

the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

Ex: The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion base pairs of DNA, encoding all the information needed for human development and function. 
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mutation
mutation
[noun]

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

Ex: The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation. 
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embryo
embryo
[noun]

an unhatched or unborn offspring in the process of development, especially a human offspring roughly from the second to the eighth week after fertilization

Ex: During the first trimester, the human embryo undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation to form essential organs. 
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hybrid
hybrid
[noun]

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

Ex: The farmer proudly displayed his new hybrid, a cross between a Brahman and an Angus, which combined the best traits of both cattle breeds. 
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clone
clone
[noun]

a cell or a group of cells created through a natural or artificial process from a source that they are genetically identical to

Ex: The scientists observed the behavior of the bacterial clone to understand how it would respond to different antibiotics. 
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to reproduce

to produce offspring or new individuals of the same kind

Ex: Rabbits can reproduce several times a year. 
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stimulus
stimulus
[noun]

something that causes or prompts a physical, psychological, or behavioral response

Ex: The pupils contract in response to a bright-light stimulus. 
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synthesis
synthesis
[noun]

the production of a substance through chemical or biological reactions

Ex: The drug requires several stages of chemical synthesis. 
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to accelerate

to increase the velocity of something

Ex: The physicist designed an experiment to study how magnetic fields can accelerate charged particles to high velocities. 
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to dissolve

to become incorporated into a liquid and form a solution

Ex: Sugar dissolves quickly in hot coffee. 
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acid
acid
[noun]

a water-soluble chemical substance that contains Hydrogen and has a sour taste or corrosive feature with a PH less than 7

Ex: The lemon juice contains citric acid, which gives it a sour taste and a pH of around 2. 
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aluminum
aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen. 
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copper
copper
[noun]

a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys

Ex: Copper is widely used in electrical wiring. 
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lead
lead
[noun]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

Ex: Historically, lead was commonly used in plumbing systems due to its malleability and corrosion resistance. 
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conductor
conductor
[noun]

a substance that permits electricity to pass through or along it

Ex: Copper is widely used as a conductor in electrical wiring because of its excellent conductivity. 
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crystal
crystal
[noun]

a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular repeating structure

Ex: Salt forms small crystals as the water evaporates. 
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gunpowder
gunpowder
[noun]

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

Ex: Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. 
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dynamite
dynamite
[noun]

an explosive that is very powerful

Ex: Dynamite is an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed in an inert substance, typically sawdust or clay. 
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composition

the parts or elements that something consists of and the way they are combined

Ex: Scientists analyzed the chemical composition of the water. 
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to emit
to emit
[Verb]

to release heat, light, sound, radiation, etc.

Ex: The campfire emitted a warm glow, providing light and heat to the surrounding area. 
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ray
ray
[noun]

a narrow beam of light or other radiant energy

Ex: A ray of sunlight entered through a gap in the curtains. 
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laser
laser
[noun]

a device that produces a narrow, intense beam of coherent electromagnetic radiation, usually light

Ex: The technician calibrated the laser before the experiment. 
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magnet
magnet
[noun]

an object that produces an invisible field capable of attracting certain metals without physical contact

Ex: At school we played with magnets and saw how they push and pull metal pieces on a sheet. 
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thermal
thermal
[Adjective]

(physics) relating to or produced by heat

Ex: The thermal energy from the sun warms the surface of the earth. 
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to compress

to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller

Ex: She compressed her lips together to suppress a smile. 
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generator
generator
[noun]

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

Ex: The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities. 
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to evaporate

to become gas or vapor from liquid

Ex: Water can evaporate when exposed to heat. 
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vacuum
vacuum
[noun]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

Ex: In physics, a vacuum is defined as a space devoid of any matter particles, including atoms and molecules. 
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infinite
infinite
[Adjective]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

Ex: The universe is believed to be infinite in size, with no discernible boundaries. 
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residue
residue
[noun]

a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.

Ex: The chemist found a residue of chemicals left in the test tube after the experiment was completed. 
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