Materials & Substances
Metals, liquids, chemicals, fabrics, and what things are made of.
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state
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/ˈsteɪt/
The condition that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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rock
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/ɹɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
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ring
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/ˈɹɪŋɡ/
A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger.
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gold
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/ˈɡɒld/
A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins.
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bar
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/bɑɹ/
A place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
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gas
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/ɡɛəs/
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space.
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stone
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/stoʊ̯n/
The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material.
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tape
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/ˈteɪp/
A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.
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oil
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/ɔɪl/
A thick liquid from plants or animals used in cooking.
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wet
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/wɛt/
Covered with or full of water or another liquid.
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silver
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/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware.
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plate
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/ˈplæ̝ɪ̯t/
A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.
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wood
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/wʉd/
The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things.
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metal
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/ˈmɛ.təl/
A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity.
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material
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/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/
A substance that something is made from.
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salt
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/sɔlt/
A white substance used to add flavour to food and to preserve it.
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plastic
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/ˈplæstɪk/
A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects.
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concentrate
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/ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/
to give all your attention to one thing
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fence
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/fɛns/
A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.
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soap
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/soʊp/
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things.
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statue
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/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/
A figure of a person or animal carved or cast from stone, metal, or wood.
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chemical
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/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/
A substance, such as an element or compound, used in or produced by chemistry.
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spill
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/spɪl/
To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.
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float
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/floʊt/
To stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
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scissors
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/ˈsɪzɚz/
A tool for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials, made of two blades joined at a pivot.
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boil
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/bɔj(ᵻ)l/
(of a liquid) To become hot enough to bubble and turn into vapour.
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lemonade
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/ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/
A cold drink made from lemon, water, and sugar.
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wool
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/wʊl/
The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep.
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shampoo
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/ʃæmˈpuː/
A liquid soap used for washing your hair.
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woolen
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/ˈwʊlən/
made of wool or relating to wool
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mineral water
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olive oil
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