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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Physics and Chemistry

Here you will learn some English words about physics and chemistry, such as "vacuum", "alkali", "ion", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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vacuum
[noun]

a space that is utterly empty of all matter

Ex: vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .
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to bond
[Verb]

(chemistry) to merge or be merged by a chemical bond

Ex: Oxygen molecules bond with iron atoms to create rust in the presence of moisture.
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the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

Ex: Analyzing composition of soil helps farmers determine its fertility and nutrient content for optimal crop growth .
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to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

Ex: The plan is distill rainwater for a clean water source .
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to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller

Ex: The compressed the brake pads and rotor together for proper alignment .
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(physics) an invisible substance that makes up most of the universe's mass, detectable only through its gravitational effects

Ex: Various theories have been proposed to explain the identity dark matter particles , but conclusive evidence has yet to be found .
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(physics) matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those of regular matter

Ex: Antimatter propulsion is a theoretical concept that could potentially enable spacecraft to travel at near-light speeds in the future.
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catalyst
[noun]

(chemistry) a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen at a faster rate without undergoing any chemical change itself

Ex: In the Haber process , iron is used as catalyst to promote the synthesis of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases .
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to increase the velocity of something

Ex: In a cyclotron , charged particles accelerated by alternating electric fields .
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alkali
[noun]

any substance with a pH of more than seven that neutralizes acids creating salt and water

Ex: Alkalis are often used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other cleaning agents due to their ability to dissolve fats and oils.
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solvent
[noun]

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

Ex: Water is the universal solvent, capable of dissolving more substances like salt and sugar than any other liquid.
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ammonia
[noun]

a gas with a strong smell that dissolves in water to give a strongly alkaline solution

Ex: Ammonia is also used in refrigeration systems as a refrigerant due to its low boiling point and excellent heat transfer properties.
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charcoal
[noun]

a hard black substance consisting of an amorphous form of carbon which is made by slowly burning wood and is used as fuel or for drawing

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charged
[Adjective]

having an electric charge

Ex: charged particles in the plasma reacted with the magnetic field to create spectacular auroras in the sky .
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conductor
[noun]

a substance that permits electricity to pass through or along it

Ex: Aluminum is widely used as conductor in power transmission lines due to its lightweight and good conductivity .
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crystal
[noun]

a substance of small size and equal sides, formed naturally when turns to solid

Ex: crystals are used in baking and candy-making , forming when a sugar solution cools and solidifies .
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ion
[noun]

a particle with a net electric charge due to loss or gain of one or more electrons

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electromagnetic
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referring to the combined interaction of electric and magnetic fields, often associated with waves or radiation

Ex: Electromagnetic induction occurs when a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor .
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the process or action of splitting a nucleus into two or more parts resulting in the release of a significant amount of energy

Ex: Nuclear fission is also used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment through techniques such as radiotherapy .
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(physics) the reaction in which two nuclei join together and produce energy

Ex: The most promising approach to nuclear fusion on Earth involves heating hydrogen isotopes to extremely high temperatures and confining them in a magnetic field in devices called tokamaks .
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to become gas or vapor from liquid

Ex: By the end of the day , the rainwater will evaporated from the sidewalks .
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aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The bicycle frame is made aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .
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alloy
[noun]

a combination of two or more metals, creating a metal that is usually stronger or more resistant

Ex: alloys are lightweight and strong , making them suitable for aerospace applications and automotive parts .
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copper
[noun]

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

Ex: In telecommunicationscopper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .
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magnetic
[Adjective]

(physics) possessing the attribute of attracting metal objects such as iron or steel

Ex: Magnetic levitation trains magnetic repulsion to hover above the tracks , reducing friction and increasing speed .
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friction
[noun]

the resistance that two surfaces moving on each other encounter

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corrosion
[noun]

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates corrosion.
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mass
[noun]

(physics) the property of matter that gives it weight in a gravitational field and is a measure of its inertia

Ex: In special relativitymass is considered to be equivalent to energy , as described by Einstein 's famous equation , E = mc^2 , where E is energy , m is mass , and c is the speed of light in a vacuum .
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density
[noun]

(physics) the degree to which a substance is compacted, measured by dividing its mass by its volume

Ex: To determine density of an object , you divide its mass by its volume .
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velocity
[noun]

the speed at which something moves in a specific direction

Ex: High-velocity winds caused damage to buildings and trees during the storm.
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lead
[noun]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

Ex: The plumber replaced the lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply .
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graphite
[noun]

a soft, black, and highly conductive material made up of carbon atoms that is commonly used in pencils and as a lubricant

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mercury
[noun]

a heavy silver-colored and poisonous metal that has a liquid state in the ordinary temperature

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nickel
[noun]

a chemical element and a silver-white metal used in making alloys

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plasma
[noun]

a gas with nearly no electrical charge that exists in the sun and other stars

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uranium
[noun]

a heavy radioactive metallic element used in producing nuclear energy

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radioactive
[Adjective]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

Ex: Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels radioactive contamination .
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thermal
[Adjective]

related to heat or temperature, including how heat moves, how materials expand with temperature changes, and the energy stored in heat

Ex: Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared radiation emitted by objects to visualize temperature variations .
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static
[Adjective]

remaining still, with no change in position

Ex: static display at the museum showcased artifacts from ancient civilizations .
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synthetic
[Adjective]

produced artificially, typically based on its natural version

Ex: She synthetic turf for her backyard instead of natural grass for its low maintenance and durability .
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