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Materials & Substances — Lesson 8

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antibody

ˌæntiˌbɑːdi

any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response

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asbestos

æzˈbɛstəs

a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

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asphalt

ˈæsfælt

mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

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balm

bɑːm

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

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bran

bræn

broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting

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brass

bræs

an alloy of copper and zinc

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caffeine

kæˈfiːn

a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects

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catalyst

ˈkæt.əl.ɪst

(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

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chalk

tʃɔːk

a soft whitish calcite

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charcoal

ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

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chlorine

ˈklɔr.iːn

a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)

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cork

kɔːrk

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

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