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Properties of materials
Flashcards do conjunto (14)
- 1AbsorbentAbsorbent
Adj. (of a material) Able to soak up liquid easily. - 2WaterproofWaterproof
Adj. Impervious to water.
- 3BrittleBrittle
Adj. Hard but liable to break or shatter easily; fragile.
- 4ToughTough
Adj. (of a substance or object) Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling.
- 5ConductiveConductive
Adj. Having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity).
- 6MagneticMagnetic
Adj. Capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet.
- 7ElasticElastic
Adj. (of an object or material) Able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion.
- 8MetallicMetallic
Adj. Of, relating to, or resembling metal or metals.
- 9PlasticPlastic
Adj. Made of plastic.
- 10OpaqueOpaque
Adj. Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
- 11TransparentTransparent
Adj. (of a material or article) Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
- 12OrganicOrganic
Adj. Of, relating to, or derived from living matter.
- 13FlexibleFlexible
Adj. Capable of bending easily without breaking.
- 14StiffStiff
Adj. Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
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