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Adhesion
Noun
The molecular force of attraction in the area of contact between unlike bodies that acts to hold them together.
Example: One of water's main physical properties is called adhesion.
pt_br: Adesão
Alchemy
Noun
The medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.
Example: She practiced her alchemy in the kitchen, turning a pile of vegetables into a delicious salad.
pt_br: Alquimia
Astronomy
Noun
The branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Example: I'll have to study astronomy if I want to be an astronaut.
pt_br: Astronomia
Binder
Noun
Any substance that causes the components of a mixture to cohere.
Example: Flax fibers are bound together using a thermoplastic binder.
pt_br: Aglutinante
Chemical
Adjective
Relating to chemistry, or the interactions of substances as studied in chemistry.
Example: You may search for new chemical reactions.
pt_br: Químico(a)
Cohesion
Noun
The molecular force between particles within a body or substance that acts to unite them.
Example: Resistance, again, is explained by cohesion, which implies binding force.
pt_br: Coesão
Combustibility
Noun
Is a measure of how easily a substance will set on fire, through fire or combustion.
Example: The combustibility of the diamond was predicted by Sir Isaac Newton on account of its high refractive power.
pt_br: Combustibilidade
Density
Noun
Is the amount of mass in a given volume of a substance.
Example: Density is affected by temperature.
pt_br: Densidade
Meteor
Noun
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light.
Example: Her attention was caught on the falling stars of the meteor shower.
pt_br: Meteoro
Physical
Adjective
Noting or pertaining to the properties of matter and energy other than those peculiar to living matter.
Example: Solubility is one of the physical characteristics of salt.
pt_br: Físico(a)
Property
Noun
An attribute, quality, or characteristic of something.
Example: An example of physical property of salt is that its color is white.
pt_br: Propriedade
Reaction
Noun
An action in response to some influence or event.
Example: Mary had an allergic reaction to shrimps.
pt_br: Reação
Solubility
Noun
The ability to be dissolved, especially in water.
Example: In this particular case, the solubility decreases with the rise of temperature.
pt_br: Solubilidade
Substance
Noun
A species of matter of definite chemical composition.
Example: The substance we call wine is undeniably variable in composition.
pt_br: Substância
Texture
Noun
The visual and especially tactile quality of a surface.
Example: A soil of very close texture, the gabbro, is found, most largely in the north-east.
