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Materials & Substances — Lesson 3

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cotton
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cotton

ˈkɑtən
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
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crush
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crush

krʌʃ
leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
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crystal
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crystal

ˈkrɪs.təl
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
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dirt
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dirt

dɜːrt
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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dye
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dye

daɪ
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
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exhaust
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exhaust

ɪɡˈzɔːst
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
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extract
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extract

ɪkˈstrækt
a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
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fat
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fat

fæt
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
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fluid
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fluid

ˈfluːɪd
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
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frost
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frost

frɔst
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
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fuel
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fuel

fjuːəl
a substance like petrol that is burned to make power.
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fur
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fur

fɜːr
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
The dog’s fur is very fluffy.
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