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Key Scientists Vocabulary - Marie Curie

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warsaw
warsaw
[noun]

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

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Poland
Poland
[noun]

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

Ex: Poland shares borders with seven countries .
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field .
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science
science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: We explore the different branches of science, such as chemistry and astronomy .
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: The French Revolution had a significant impact on shaping modern France.
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to engage in formal learning or education at a school, college, or university

Ex: He decided to study at the university to become a lawyer .
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university

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.
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physics
physics
[noun]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: His fascination with physics led him to pursue research in quantum mechanics .
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chemistry
chemistry
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: His passion for chemistry led him to pursue a degree in chemical engineering .
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: Some of the world 's most important discoveries were made by scientists.
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to marry
to marry
[Verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: They plan to marry next summer in a beach ceremony .
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laboratory

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: Food scientists work in laboratories to develop new food products and improve food safety standards .
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energy
energy
[noun]

(physics) a source of power that is required to do any work that may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal and other forms

Ex: Chemical energy stored in batteries powers electronic devices.
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radioactivity

the emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei in radioactive substances

Ex: Neutrons produced in nuclear reactions can induce radioactivity in materials through neutron activation .
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chemical element

any of the simple chemical substances that consist of atoms of only one type, such as gold, oxygen, carbon, etc.

Ex: Uranium is a radioactive chemical element used as fuel in nuclear reactors .
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discovery
discovery
[noun]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of a hidden chamber in the pyramid opened up new avenues of exploration for archaeologists .
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to be awarded something such as a prize after winning a contest, bet, etc.

Ex: They won $ 500 in the poker game .
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nobel prize

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

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science
science
[noun]

a particular area of science

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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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World War I

the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers

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to install

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

Ex: To enhance energy efficiency , they decided to install solar panels on the roof .
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x-ray machine

an apparatus that provides a source of X rays

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battlefield

an area where a battle is being or was fought

Ex: Archaeologists discovered artifacts buried beneath the battlefield, shedding light on ancient warfare techniques .
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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radiation
radiation
[noun]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

Ex: The lab measured radiation levels in the room .
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