Materials & Substances

rick C1

/ɹɪk/ a stack of hay, straw, or similar material stored outdoors, often under thatch Meaning Off Sound Off

hank C1

/hæŋk/ a coil, loop, or bundle of yarn, rope, hair, or other long flexible material Meaning Off Sound Off

crystal C1

/ˈkɹɪstəl/ A clear, solid mineral form with a regular geometric shape; high-quality clear glass. Meaning Off Sound Off

scum C1

/skʌm/ a film of foam, dirt, impurities, or vegetation that forms on the surface of a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

rod C1

/ɹɑd/ A long, thin, straight bar or stick of wood or metal. Meaning Off Sound Off

mole C1

/mɒʊl/ A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water. Meaning Off Sound Off

grease C1

/ɡɹis/ a thick oily or fatty substance, especially one used to lubricate machinery Meaning Off Sound Off

foam C1

/foʊm/ a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

strap C1

/stɹæp/ A narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used to fasten, carry, or hold something. Meaning Off Sound Off

stud C1

/stʌd/ a small projecting fastener or ornament, usually made of metal Meaning Off Sound Off

plumbing C1

/ˈplʌmɪŋ/ The pipes and fixtures that carry water, gas, or sewage in a building. Meaning Off Sound Off

duct C1

/dʌkt/ a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance Meaning Off Sound Off

texture C1

/ˈtɛkst͡ʃɚ/ The way a surface or material feels when you touch it. Meaning Off Sound Off

garland C1

/ˈɡɑːr.lənd/ a decorative chain or ring of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn or hung as an ornament Meaning Off Sound Off

pipeline C1

/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ A long pipe used to carry oil, gas, or water over a distance. Meaning Off Sound Off

cavity C1

/ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ A hole or hollow space inside a solid object. Meaning Off Sound Off

incense² C1

/ɪnˈsɛns/ To make someone extremely angry. Meaning Off Sound Off

plaque C1

/plak/ A flat piece of metal, stone, or wood with writing on it, fixed to a wall or monument to remember a person or event. Meaning Off Sound Off

methane C1

/ˈmɛθeɪn/ the simplest hydrocarbon, CH4, a colorless flammable gas that is the principal component of natural gas and a powerful greenhouse gas Meaning Off Sound Off

utility C1

/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ A basic public service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses. Meaning Off Sound Off

slag C1

/slæɡ/ waste material separated from metal during smelting or refining Meaning Off Sound Off

thong C1

/θɔŋ/ a narrow strip of leather or another flexible material, especially one used as a fastening Meaning Off Sound Off

wad C1

/wɑːd/ a small, compact mass of soft material, such as cotton, paper, or cloth Meaning Off Sound Off

nugget C1

/ˈnʌɡ.ɪt/ a naturally occurring solid lump of a precious metal, especially gold Meaning Off Sound Off

handcuff C1

/ˈhænd.kʌf/ a locking metal or plastic restraint placed around a wrist, usually used as one of a joined pair Meaning Off Sound Off

clank C1

/klæŋk/ a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another Meaning Off Sound Off

elixir C1

/ɪˈlɪksɚ/ a mythical or magical liquid believed to cure disease, preserve youth, or prolong life Meaning Off Sound Off

metabolism C1

/məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ the set of chemical processes by which a living organism converts substances into energy and materials needed for life, growth, and repair Meaning Off Sound Off

trampoline C1

/ˌtɹæmpəˈliːn/ A strong sheet of fabric stretched over a frame by springs, used for jumping on. Meaning Off Sound Off

resin C1

/ˈɹɛzɪn/ A sticky substance produced by some trees and plants, used in varnishes, glues, and other products. Meaning Off Sound Off

tinder C1

/ˈtɪndɚ/ dry, easily combustible material used to start a fire Meaning Off Sound Off

nozzle C1

/ˈnɑː.zəl/ a projecting tube or spout that directs or controls a stream of liquid, gas, or other material Meaning Off Sound Off

varnish C1

/ˈvɑɹnɪʃ/ a transparent liquid coating that dries to form a hard, protective, usually glossy surface Meaning Off Sound Off

anvil C1

/ˈænvəl/ a heavy iron or steel block on which metal is shaped by hammering Meaning Off Sound Off

foundry C1

/ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ a factory or workshop where metal is melted and poured into molds to make cast objects Meaning Off Sound Off

antiseptic C1

/ˌæn.tiˈsep.tɪk/ a substance applied to living tissue to prevent or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms Meaning Off Sound Off

tinsel C1

/ˈtɪn.səl/ thin strips or threads of shiny material used as decoration Meaning Off Sound Off

skewer C1

/ˈskjuː.ɚ/ a long, thin pin of metal or wood used to hold pieces of food during cooking Meaning Off Sound Off

mildew C1

/ˈmɪlˌdu/ a thin, usually whitish fungal growth on plants or damp organic material Meaning Off Sound Off

corduroy C1

/ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ a durable cotton fabric with raised parallel ribs running along its surface Meaning Off Sound Off

cistern C1

/ˈsɪs.tɚn/ a tank or underground reservoir for collecting and storing water or another liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

spool C1

/spuːl/ a cylinder or spindle around which thread, wire, film, or another flexible material is wound Meaning Off Sound Off

acetone C1

/ˈæs.ə.toʊn/ a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the simplest ketone and is widely used as a solvent Meaning Off Sound Off

trellis C1

/ˈtrɛl.ɪs/ a framework or lattice of wood, metal, or another material used to support climbing plants Meaning Off Sound Off

gypsum C1

/ˈdʒɪpsəm/ a soft white or colorless mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate, widely used to make plaster, cement, and wallboard Meaning Off Sound Off

stucco C1

/ˈstʌkoʊ/ a durable plaster-like material used to coat or decorate walls, ceilings, and exterior surfaces Meaning Off Sound Off

perforation C1

/ˌpɝːfəˈreɪʃən/ a hole or opening made by piercing through a material or part of the body Meaning Off Sound Off

cadmium C1

/ˈkæd.mi.əm/ the soft, silvery-white, toxic chemical element with symbol Cd and atomic number 48 Meaning Off Sound Off

gingham C1

/ˈɡɪŋ.əm/ a lightweight cotton fabric woven from dyed and white yarn, typically in checks Meaning Off Sound Off

repellant C1

A substance used to keep insects or animals away. Meaning Off Sound Off

ionization C1

/ˌaɪ.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the generation of one or more ions from atoms, molecules, or other chemical entities, for example through electron loss or gain or through dissociation Meaning Off Sound Off

sensationalism C1

/sɛnˈseɪ.ʃən.əˌlɪz.əm/ the use of exaggerated, shocking, or lurid material to attract attention, especially in journalism Meaning Off Sound Off

ingot C1

/ˈɪŋɡət/ metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling Meaning Off Sound Off

frill C1

/ˈfrɪl/ a narrow strip of gathered or pleated fabric used as a decorative edge Meaning Off Sound Off

plasticity C1

/plæsˈtɪsəti/ the capacity of a material to be reshaped permanently without breaking Meaning Off Sound Off

nitrite C1

/ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid) Meaning Off Sound Off

indium C1

/ˈɪn.di.əm/ the soft, silvery-white chemical element with symbol In and atomic number 49 Meaning Off Sound Off

inoculation C1

/ɪˌnɑːkjəˈleɪʃən/ the action of immunizing someone against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body Meaning Off Sound Off

manacle C1

/ˈmænəkəl/ a metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles Meaning Off Sound Off

squelch C1

/skwɛltʃ/ a soft, sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud Meaning Off Sound Off

velveteen C1

/ˈvɛlvətin/ a cotton fabric with a short, dense pile, resembling velvet Meaning Off Sound Off

wale C1

/weɪl/ a ridge on a textured surface, such as fabric or skin, often raised or swollen Meaning Off Sound Off

subject-matter C1

/ˈsʌbdʒɛktˌmætər/ the topic or material being discussed, studied, or represented Meaning Off Sound Off

nitrous oxide C1

/ˌnaɪ.trəs ˈɑːk.saɪd/ a colorless, mildly sweet-smelling gas, N2O, used as an anesthetic and propellant and also emitted as a powerful greenhouse gas Meaning Off Sound Off