After studying this amazing glossary made for students in health science, you will be ready for every calculation and every science related problem.
Area
Noun
Any section reserved for a specific function.
Example: 1. How did you calculate the area of the square?
2.You need the area of the circle to finish this problem.
fr: Aire
Calculator
Noun
Something used for making mathematical calculations, in particular a small electronic device with a keyboard and a visual display.
Example: 1.Can I borrow your calculator for the chemistry exam?
2.Where did you buy your scientific calculator?
fr: calculatrice
Chemistry
Noun
The science that deals with the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter.
Example: 1. I have a degree in chemistry.
2. Do you love your Chemistry teacher?
fr: Chimie
Conical flask
noun
A bottle, usually of glass, having a rounded body and a narrow neck, used especially in laboratory experimentation.
Example: Use the conical flask for this experiment.
fr: Erlenmeyer
Energy
Noun
The capacity for vigorous activity; available power.
Example: 1. Mixing those to liquids will give you energy.
fr: Énergie
Formula
Noun
A rule or principle, frequently expressed in algebraic symbols.
Example: 1.Use the quadratic formula to determinate where the ball is landing.
2.All the formulas will be written in the test.
fr: Formule
Gas
Noun
Physics. a substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid.
Example: 1.Some combination of gas can be dangerous.
fr: Gaz
Graduated cylinder
Noun
A narrow, cylindrical container marked with horizontal lines to represent units of measurement and used to precisely measure the volume of liquids.
Example: 1.Use the graduated cylinder to determinate how much water there is in this cup.
2.We are going to use the graduated cylinder many times.
fr: cylindre gradué
Lab coat
Noun
A loose-fitting usually white coat with deep pockets that is worn in a laboratory or medical facility.
Example: 1.Do we need a lab coat for tomorrow?
2.The Lab coat of the doctor was white.
fr: sarrau
Liquid
Composed of molecules that move freely among themselves but do not tend to separate like those of gases; neither gaseous nor solid.
Example: 1.Juice is my favorite liquid.
2.Which liquid did you use to dissolve salt?
fr: Liquide
Microscope
Noun
An optical instrument having a magnifying lens or a combination of lenses for inspecting objects too small to be seen or too small to be seen distinctly and in detail by the unaided eye.
Molecule
Noun
The simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms
Example: 1.Do you know the weight of this molecule?
2.Which molecule did you draw?
fr: Molécule
Periodic Table
Noun
A table illustrating the periodic system, in which the chemical elements, formerly arranged in the order of their atomic weights and now according to their atomic numbers, are shown in related groups.
Example: 1.Where in the periodic table do you find this element?
2. You should never use the periodic table in a physic exam.
fr: Tableau periodique
Physics
Noun
The scientific study of matter and energy and the effect that they have on each other
Example: 1.How hard was the physic exam?
2. I prefer Physics classes over anything.
fr: Physique
Security glasses
Noun
Forms of protective eyewear that usually encloses or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes. They are used in Chemistry laboratories and in woodworking.
Example: 1.You need your security glasses to enter this class.
2.Wear security glasses to prevent injuries.
fr: Lunette de sécurité
Solid
Noun
Having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
Example: 1.Which solid as a bigger volume?
fr: Solide
Solvent
Noun
Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
Example: 1.Which solvent did you use to dissolve the salt?
2.Water is the most-know solvent.
fr: Solvant
Thermometer
Noun
An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.
Example: 1.Could you tell me the temperature with the thermometer?
2.Using a thermometer is really simple.
fr: thermomètre
Weight
Noun
The amount that something or someone weighs.
Example: 1.What's your ideal weight?
2.You need to gain weight if you want to play football.
