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SAT Natural Sciences - Technical Objects

Here you will learn some English words related to technical objects, such as "stratum", "oscilloscope", "ratchet", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
anchor
[noun]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

Ex: The harbor master inspected anchor before granting clearance for the ship to dock .
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helix
[noun]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

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console
[noun]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

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drone
[noun]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

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foam
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a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

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payload
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the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

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replica
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an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

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vessel
[noun]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

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canoe
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a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

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a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

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hull
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the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

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an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

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an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

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a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

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a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

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linotype
[noun]

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

Ex: Writers and editors relied on the efficiency of linotype to meet strict publishing deadlines .
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stratum
[noun]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

Ex: Within the realm of academia , there exists stratum of intellectual discourse , where scholars engage in rigorous debate and research .
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gauge
[noun]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

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brocade
[noun]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

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tarp
[noun]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

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antique
[noun]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged antique in the exhibit .
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odometer
[noun]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

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quill
[noun]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

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vane
[noun]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

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munition
[noun]

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

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torpedo
[noun]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

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barb
[noun]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

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rushlight
[noun]

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

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lathe
[noun]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

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buttress
[noun]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

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linen
[noun]

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

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aqueduct
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a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

Ex: Villagers relied on aqueduct for their daily supply of water .
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viaduct
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a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

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processor
[noun]

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

Ex: He upgraded his PC with a more processor to handle demanding software and games .
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