Materials & Substances

japan C2

/dʒəˈpæn/ a hard, usually dark lacquer or enamel used to give wood or metal a durable glossy finish Meaning Off Sound Off

sal C2

/sæl/ salt, especially in traditional chemical or pharmaceutical names such as sal volatile Meaning Off Sound Off

velvet C2

/ˈvɛlvɪt/ A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side. Meaning Off Sound Off

splinter C2

/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal. Meaning Off Sound Off

serge C2

/sɝːdʒ/ a strong twill-weave fabric, traditionally made of wool or worsted and often used for suits and uniforms Meaning Off Sound Off

puddle C2

/ˈpʌdl̩/ a small, shallow pool of water or another liquid, especially one formed by rain Meaning Off Sound Off

ore C2

/oɹ/ Rock from which valuable metal or minerals can be extracted. Meaning Off Sound Off

chime C2

/ˈtʃaɪm/ a melodious ringing sound, or a set of tuned bells or metal bars that produces it Meaning Off Sound Off

hoop C2

/huːp/ a rigid circular or curved band of metal, wood, or another material, used for holding, fastening, hanging, or forming a framework Meaning Off Sound Off

slab C2

/slæb/ A large, flat, thick piece of solid material such as stone, concrete, or wood. Meaning Off Sound Off

nebula C2

/ˈnebjələ/ an interstellar cloud of gas and dust, often associated with the formation or death of stars Meaning Off Sound Off

terra C2

/ˈtɛˌrɑː/ earth, land, or solid ground, especially in the Latin expression terra firma Meaning Off Sound Off

commodity C2

/kəˈmɑdəti/ A raw material or basic product that is bought and sold in large amounts, such as oil or grain. Meaning Off Sound Off

gauze C2

/ɡɔːz/ A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing. Meaning Off Sound Off

blob C2

/blɑb/ a small rounded or shapeless amount of a thick liquid or soft substance Meaning Off Sound Off

bale C2

/beɪl/ a large quantity of material compressed and tightly bound for storage or transport Meaning Off Sound Off

boa C2

/ˈboʊ.ə/ a long decorative scarf made of feathers, fur, or a similar fluffy material Meaning Off Sound Off

gunny C2

/ˈɡʌni/ a coarse, strong fabric made from jute or hemp, especially for sacks Meaning Off Sound Off

krypton C2

/ˈkɹɪp.tɑːn/ the colorless, odorless noble-gas chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36 Meaning Off Sound Off

muff C2

/mʌf/ a tube of fur or warm fabric into which both hands are placed for warmth Meaning Off Sound Off

nitrate C2

/ˈnaɪ.treɪt/ a salt or ester of nitric acid, containing the nitrate ion or nitrate group Meaning Off Sound Off

mesh C2

/mɛʃ/ A material made of connected threads, wire, or rope with small evenly spaced holes. Meaning Off Sound Off

beryl C2

/ˈbɛr.əl/ a hard mineral that is the chief ore of beryllium and occurs in gemstone varieties such as emerald and aquamarine Meaning Off Sound Off

seam C2

/siːm/ a line where two pieces of cloth, leather, or similar material are joined, usually by sewing Meaning Off Sound Off

poncho C2

/ˈpɑntʃoʊ/ a cloak made from a single piece of fabric with an opening for the head, traditionally worn in South America Meaning Off Sound Off

blowtorch C2

/ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ a portable burner that produces a very hot, concentrated flame by mixing fuel gas with air or oxygen Meaning Off Sound Off

clack C2

/klæk/ a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together Meaning Off Sound Off

turquoise C2

/ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ an opaque blue-green mineral containing hydrated copper and aluminium phosphate, valued as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off

crepe C2

/kɹeɪp/ a light, thin fabric with a finely wrinkled or crinkled surface Meaning Off Sound Off

smithy C2

/ˈsmɪði/ a workshop where a smith heats, shapes, and repairs metal; a forge Meaning Off Sound Off

drape C2

/dɹeɪp/ the manner in which fabric hangs or falls Meaning Off Sound Off

smut C2

/smʌt/ sexually explicit or obscene writing, images, or other material, especially when regarded as having little artistic value Meaning Off Sound Off

pellet C2

/ˈpel.ɪt/ a solid missile discharged from a firearm Meaning Off Sound Off

bullion C2

/ˈbʊl.jən/ gold or silver in bulk form, especially bars or ingots valued by weight Meaning Off Sound Off

cinder C2

/ˈsɪndɚ/ a small piece of partly burned coal, wood, or other material Meaning Off Sound Off

siphon C2

/ˈsaɪ.fən/ a bent tube used to move liquid from a higher container to a lower one through continuous flow Meaning Off Sound Off

topaz C2

/ˈtoʊˌpæz/ a hard aluminium fluorosilicate mineral, often transparent and cut as a gemstone in colorless, yellow, blue, pink, brown, or other varieties Meaning Off Sound Off

crucible C2

/ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ a vessel made of material that does not melt easily Meaning Off Sound Off

chiffon C2

/ʃɪˈfɑːn/ a very light, sheer fabric woven from silk or synthetic fibers Meaning Off Sound Off

turpentine C2

/ˈtɝː.pən.taɪn/ a volatile liquid distilled from pine resin and used as a solvent, paint thinner, and source of chemical compounds Meaning Off Sound Off

clod C2

/klɑd/ a compact lump of earth, clay, or a similar material Meaning Off Sound Off

palladium C2

/pəˈleɪdiəm/ a rare, lustrous, silvery-white chemical element with atomic number 46 and symbol Pd Meaning Off Sound Off

nitroglycerin C2

/ˌnaɪ.troʊˈɡlɪs.ɚ.ɪn/ a dense, oily, highly explosive liquid made by nitrating glycerol and used in explosives such as dynamite Meaning Off Sound Off

fakir C2

/fəˈkɪr/ a Muslim religious mendicant, especially a Sufi ascetic who renounces material possessions Meaning Off Sound Off

lye C2

/laɪ/ a strongly alkaline solution, traditionally made by leaching water through wood ashes Meaning Off Sound Off

stave C2

/steɪv/ one of the narrow strips of wood or metal fitted edge to edge to form a barrel or similar structure Meaning Off Sound Off

drainpipe C2

/ˈdreɪnˌpaɪp/ a pipe that carries rainwater, wastewater, or another liquid away Meaning Off Sound Off

lapis C2

/ˈlæp.ɪs/ lapis lazuli, especially when used as a gemstone, pigment source, inlay, or decorative material Meaning Off Sound Off

sulfate C2

/ˈsʌlfeɪt/ Any salt or ester of sulfuric acid. Meaning Off Sound Off

shackle C2

/ˈʃæk.əl/ a metal restraint for a wrist or ankle, usually one of a connected pair; figuratively, anything that severely restricts freedom Meaning Off Sound Off

awning C2

/ˈɔnɪŋ/ a sheet of canvas or other material extended over a window, doorway, deck, or outdoor area to provide shelter from sun or rain Meaning Off Sound Off

muslin C2

/ˈmʌz.lɪn/ a prototype of a sewing project, generally made of muslin or other cheap plain fabric Meaning Off Sound Off

wisp C2

/wɪsp/ a small, thin strand or tuft of hair, grass, or similar material Meaning Off Sound Off

pumice C2

/ˈpʌm.ɪs/ a very light, porous volcanic glass formed when gas-rich lava cools rapidly Meaning Off Sound Off

filament C2

/ˈfɪl.ə.mənt/ a very thin thread or fiber of natural or manufactured material Meaning Off Sound Off

lacquer C2

/ˈlæk.ɚ/ a liquid or resinous coating that dries to form a hard, smooth, glossy surface on wood, metal, or another material Meaning Off Sound Off

brocade C2

/brəˈkeɪd/ a rich, heavy fabric woven with a raised ornamental design, traditionally using gold or silver thread Meaning Off Sound Off

mackintosh C2

/ˈmækɪntɑʃ/ a waterproof raincoat, traditionally made from rubberized fabric Meaning Off Sound Off

glob C2

/ɡlɑb/ a compact, rounded, and usually shapeless lump of a soft or sticky substance Meaning Off Sound Off

cesium C2

/ˈsiːziəm/ the soft, highly reactive alkali-metal chemical element with atomic number 55 and symbol Cs Meaning Off Sound Off

condenser C2

/ˈkʰəndɛnsɚ/ an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

lattice C2

/ˈlætəs/ A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis. Meaning Off Sound Off

acetylene C2

/əˈsɛtəˌlin/ a colorless, highly flammable gas used especially for welding and cutting metals; ethyne Meaning Off Sound Off

liniment C2

/ˈlɪn.ə.mənt/ a medicinal liquid or lotion rubbed on the skin to ease pain or stiffness Meaning Off Sound Off

etching C2

/ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ The art of cutting a design into a metal plate with acid so prints can be made from it. Meaning Off Sound Off

tarpaulin C2

/tɑrˈpɔlɪn/ a large sheet of strong waterproof material used to cover and protect things Meaning Off Sound Off

emulsion C2

/ɪˈmʌl.ʃən/ a dispersion of tiny droplets of one liquid in another liquid with which it does not normally mix Meaning Off Sound Off

patina C2

/pəˈtiː.nə/ a thin surface layer produced by oxidation or other chemical change, especially the green coating on aged copper or bronze Meaning Off Sound Off

talc C2

/tælk/ an extremely soft hydrous magnesium silicate mineral with a greasy or soapy feel, used in ceramics, paint, paper, plastics, and powders Meaning Off Sound Off

windowpane C2

/ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ A fabric pattern of widely-spaced intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming large squares. Meaning Off Sound Off

diuretic C2

/ˌdaɪ.jəˈrɛt.ɪk/ a drug or other substance that increases urine production, often helping the body remove excess salt and water Meaning Off Sound Off

brazier C2

/ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned Meaning Off Sound Off

reagent C2

/riˈeɪ.dʒənt/ a substance or mixture used to cause, detect, measure, or investigate a chemical reaction Meaning Off Sound Off

filigree C2

/ˈfɪləˌgriː/ A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire. Meaning Off Sound Off

sackcloth C2

/ˈsækˌklɔθ/ a coarse, rough fabric like the material traditionally used for sacks Meaning Off Sound Off

damask C2

/ˈdæməsk/ a rich fabric whose woven pattern is visible through contrasting textures, often reversible Meaning Off Sound Off

electrolysis C2

/ˌɛˌlɛkˈtrɑːləsɪs/ The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt. Meaning Off Sound Off

flagon C2

/ˈfleɪ̯ɡ(ə)n/ a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout Meaning Off Sound Off

chintz C2

/tʃɪnts/ a printed cotton fabric, often glazed and decorated with brightly colored floral patterns Meaning Off Sound Off

metalwork C2

/ˈmɛtəlˌwɝk/ objects, fittings, or structural parts made of metal Meaning Off Sound Off

ambergris C2

/ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ a waxy substance formed in the digestive tract of a sperm whale and historically prized as a perfume fixative Meaning Off Sound Off

ducat C2

/ˈdʌk.ət/ historical: a gold or silver coin formerly issued by many European states, especially the widely traded gold ducat Meaning Off Sound Off

stovepipe C2

/ˈstoʊvˌpaɪp/ a metal pipe that carries smoke and gases from a stove to a chimney or flue Meaning Off Sound Off

jerkin C2

/ˈdʒɝː.kɪn/ a close-fitting jacket, often sleeveless and made of leather or rich fabric, worn especially by men in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries Meaning Off Sound Off

feldspar C2

/ˈfɛldˌspɑr/ any mineral in a major group of rock-forming aluminosilicates containing potassium, sodium, or calcium Meaning Off Sound Off

murk C2

/mɝk/ an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance Meaning Off Sound Off

portcullis C2

/pɔrtˈkʌlɪs/ a heavy gate made of a wood or metal grating that slides vertically to block a fortified entrance Meaning Off Sound Off

briquette C2

/bɹɪˈkɛt/ a small compressed block of combustible material, especially charcoal or coal dust, used as fuel Meaning Off Sound Off

leaven C2

/ˈlev.ən/ A substance, such as yeast, added to dough to make it rise. Meaning Off Sound Off

placer C2

/ˈplæsɚ/ a surface or near-surface deposit of sand or gravel containing particles of a valuable mineral, especially gold Meaning Off Sound Off

malachite C2

/ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ a bright green copper carbonate mineral used as an ore, pigment, and ornamental stone Meaning Off Sound Off

gasworks C2

/ˈɡæs.wɝːks/ a factory where fuel gas is produced, stored, or distributed Meaning Off Sound Off

gabardine C2

/ˈɡæbɚdiːn/ a firm, tightly woven fabric with a smooth face and a prominent diagonal twill, used especially for suits and coats Meaning Off Sound Off

emetic C2

/ɪˈmɛtɪk/ a substance or medicine that causes vomiting Meaning Off Sound Off

wagonload C2

/ˈwæɡənˌloʊd/ the amount of goods or material that a wagon carries or can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

fluorescence C2

/flʊˈɹɛsəns/ The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle. Meaning Off Sound Off