Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Materials

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

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

a delicate decorative fabric made by weaving or twisting threads into an open pattern

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

a fine-grained natural earth that becomes soft and moldable when wet and hardens when dried or fired

a synthetic fiber that is quick to dry and is widely used in textile industry

a textile fiber made by chemical processes that is used for clothes and dries quickly

a yellow metal alloy consisting mainly of copper and zinc

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

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

a hard rectangular block, usually made of baked clay, used for building

a hard metamorphic rock that can be polished and is used especially in buildings and sculpture

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

a strong, elastic material obtained from the latex of certain plants

a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water

a strong but soft cotton fabric patterned with raised straight lines

a lightweight and transparent fabric made from silk or nylon

a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin