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 substance formed when a chemical compound solidifies, with atoms arranged in a highly regular, repeating pattern

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

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

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

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 yellowish metal alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative items, and various other objects

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

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

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

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

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

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

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