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Key Scientists Vocabulary
Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland has a unique legal system and education system , which distinguishes it from the rest of the United Kingdom .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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ship
ship
[noun]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

Ex: The ship's crew worked together to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel .
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respected
respected
[Adjective]

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

Ex: The respected teacher earned admiration from students and colleagues alike for her dedication and expertise .
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: She was so sick, she missed the trip .
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: Out parents teach us new things every day .
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to use
to use
[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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compass
compass
[noun]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

Ex: In the absence of GPS , the compass became an essential tool for the outdoor survival course .
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .
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steam
steam
[noun]

energy or power produced by the pressure of boiling water vapor

Ex: The ship 's propulsion relied on steam power .
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energy
energy
[noun]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

Ex: Batteries store energy to power electronic devices .
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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factory
factory
[noun]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Ex: She toured the factory to see how the products were made .
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .
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industrial revolution

the period of time in the 18th and 19th centuries that machines were used for the first time for mass production of goods, started in Britain

Ex: The Industrial Revolution brought about profound economic, social, and technological changes that continue to shape the modern world.
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power unit

a measure of electric power

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