Materials & Substances

merino C2

/məˈɹinoʊ/ The fabric made from this wool (or from any similar yarn). Meaning Off Sound Off

decoction C2

/dɪˈkɑkʃən/ a medicinal or herbal liquid made by boiling plant material in water Meaning Off Sound Off

papier-mâché C2

/ˌpeɪ.pɚ məˈʃeɪ/ a moldable material made from paper pulp or strips of paper mixed with glue or paste and hardened when dry Meaning Off Sound Off

pipette C2

/paɪˈpet/ a narrow graduated tube used to measure or transfer a small quantity of liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

travertine C2

/ˈtrævɚˌtin/ a light-colored, often porous form of limestone deposited by mineral springs and used as a building or decorative stone Meaning Off Sound Off

phosphor C2

/ˈfɑs.fɚ/ a substance that emits light after being excited by radiation or another form of energy, as in fluorescent lamps and display screens Meaning Off Sound Off

blowpipe C2

/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/ a narrow tube used to direct air or gas into a flame, concentrating its heat for chemical tests, metalwork, or mineral analysis Meaning Off Sound Off

molybdenum C2

/məˈlɪb.dɪ.nəm/ the hard, silvery chemical element with symbol Mo and atomic number 42, used especially to strengthen steel alloys Meaning Off Sound Off

flounce C2

/flaʊns/ a wide strip of gathered or pleated fabric sewn on a garment or furnishing as decoration Meaning Off Sound Off

mortise C2

/ˈmɔrtɪs/ a rectangular cavity cut in one piece of material to receive a matching tenon and form a joint Meaning Off Sound Off

plectrum C2

/ˈplɛktɹəm/ a small flat piece of plastic, metal, or other material used to pluck the strings of an instrument Meaning Off Sound Off

stalactite C2

/stəˈlæktaɪt/ an icicle-shaped mineral deposit that hangs from the roof of a cave Meaning Off Sound Off

censer C2

/ˈsɛn.sɚ/ a vessel in which incense is burned, especially a covered metal container swung on chains during a religious ceremony Meaning Off Sound Off

pyrite C2

/ˈpaɪraɪt/ a common brass-yellow mineral consisting of iron disulfide, often mistaken for gold Meaning Off Sound Off

mordant C2

/ˈmoɹd(ə)nt/ Any substance used to facilitate the fixing of a dye to a fibre; usually a metallic compound which reacts with the dye using chelation. Meaning Off Sound Off

chaplet C2

/ˈtʃæplət/ a garland or circlet of flowers, leaves, or other material worn on the head or around the neck Meaning Off Sound Off

cestus C2

/ˈsɛstəs/ an ancient Greek or Roman fighting glove made of leather strips and sometimes weighted with metal Meaning Off Sound Off

mousseline C2

/ˌmuː.səˈliːn/ a very fine, soft, semi-transparent fabric resembling muslin, made from silk, wool, or cotton Meaning Off Sound Off

dreg C2

/dɹɛɡ/ a small amount of sediment or residue left at the bottom of a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

tole C2

/toʊl/ decorative sheet-metal ware with a painted, lacquered, or enamelled surface Meaning Off Sound Off

formalism C2

/ˈfɔrməˌlɪzəm/ strict adherence to prescribed forms, rules, or procedures, sometimes at the expense of substance Meaning Off Sound Off

abutment C2

/əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ a solid structure that supports the end or resists the outward thrust of a bridge, arch, dam, or similar construction Meaning Off Sound Off

sweatband C2

/ˈswɛtˌbænd/ a strip of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist during exercise Meaning Off Sound Off

hasp C2

/hæsp/ a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock Meaning Off Sound Off

festoon C2

/fesˈtuːn/ a decorative chain of flowers, paper, fabric, or lights hung in a curve between two points Meaning Off Sound Off

rhodium C2

/ˈɹoʊ.di.əm/ the rare, hard, silvery-white chemical element with symbol Rh and atomic number 45, belonging to the platinum group Meaning Off Sound Off

oilcloth C2

/ˈɔɪlˌklɔːθ/ cloth coated with oil, resin, or another waterproof material, formerly used for floors, tables, shelves, and coverings Meaning Off Sound Off

phlogiston C2

/floʊˈdʒɪstɑn/ a hypothetical fire-like substance once thought to exist in combustible materials and to be released during burning Meaning Off Sound Off

emulsifier C2

/ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪɝ/ A substance that helps two liquids mix into a smooth blend and keeps them from separating. Meaning Off Sound Off

phosphorescence C2

/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsəns/ the emission of light by a substance that continues after the source of excitation has been removed Meaning Off Sound Off

carpetbag C2

/ˈkɑrpətˌbæɡ/ a traveling bag made from carpet fabric, especially one used in the nineteenth century Meaning Off Sound Off

lamina C2

/ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ a thin layer, plate, sheet, or scale of material Meaning Off Sound Off

cruse C2

/kruːs/ a small earthenware vessel for holding liquids, especially oil or water Meaning Off Sound Off

spermaceti C2

/spɚ.məˈsiː.ti/ a white waxy substance from the spermaceti organ in a sperm whale's head, historically used in candles, cosmetics, ointments, and lubricants Meaning Off Sound Off

clavichord C2

/ˈklævɪˌkɔɹd/ an early keyboard instrument whose strings are struck by small metal blades, producing a soft, expressive sound Meaning Off Sound Off

ironmongery C2

/ˈaɪrnˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ.i/ tools, metal fittings, and other hardware sold for use in homes, gardens, or buildings Meaning Off Sound Off

nacre C2

/ˈneɪ.kɚ/ the hard, smooth, iridescent substance lining many mollusc shells and forming the outer coating of pearls Meaning Off Sound Off

globule C2

/ˈɡlɑːbjuːl/ a very small round mass, particle, or drop of a liquid or softened solid Meaning Off Sound Off

gneiss C2

/ˈnaɪs/ a coarse-grained metamorphic rock with distinct light and dark mineral bands, commonly formed under high temperature and pressure Meaning Off Sound Off

spume C2

/spjuːm/ foam or froth formed on a liquid, especially on breaking waves Meaning Off Sound Off

minim C2

/ˈmɪnɪm/ a historical apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to one sixtieth of a fluid dram, roughly 0.06 milliliters Meaning Off Sound Off

salver C2

/ˈsæl.vɚ/ a flat tray, often made of silver or another metal, used for formally serving or presenting things Meaning Off Sound Off

pabulum C2

/ˈpæbjʊləm/ bland, simplistic, or intellectually undemanding material offered as if it were nourishing Meaning Off Sound Off

cambric C2

/ˈkeɪmbrɪk/ a fine, closely woven white fabric originally made of linen and now also made of cotton Meaning Off Sound Off

porringer C2

/ˈpɔrɪndʒər/ a shallow metal bowl (usually with a handle) Meaning Off Sound Off

circlet C2

/ˈsɝklət/ a narrow circular band, often of precious metal or flowers, worn around the head Meaning Off Sound Off

tracery C2

/ˈtɹeɪsɚi/ ornamental stone, wood, or metalwork forming interlacing ribs or branching patterns, especially in a window Meaning Off Sound Off

battledore C2

/ˈbæ.tɫ̩.dɔɹ/ a light, solid-faced racket formerly used to keep a shuttlecock in the air Meaning Off Sound Off

concretion C2

/kənˈkriːʃən/ a hard, often rounded mineral mass formed by material accumulating within sediment or sedimentary rock Meaning Off Sound Off

cretonne C2

/ˈkriː.tɑːn/ a strong, often printed fabric of cotton, linen, or rayon used especially for curtains, slipcovers, and upholstery Meaning Off Sound Off

marquetry C2

/ˈmɑːɹ.kə.tɹi/ the decorative craft of fitting thin pieces of differently colored wood, shell, metal, or other veneer into a surface to form a design Meaning Off Sound Off

ferrule C2

/ˈfɛrəl/ a metal or other strong ring, cap, or sleeve fitted around a shaft to strengthen it or prevent splitting Meaning Off Sound Off

substratum C2

/ˈsʌbstreɪtəm/ a layer of material, especially rock or soil, lying beneath another layer Meaning Off Sound Off

andiron C2

/ˈændˌaɪɚn/ one of a pair of metal supports used to hold burning logs above the hearth of a fireplace Meaning Off Sound Off

leavening C2

/ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ A substance, such as yeast, that makes dough or batter rise. Meaning Off Sound Off

lamella C2

/ləˈmɛlə/ a thin plate, layer, membrane, or sheet forming part of a biological, mineral, or manufactured structure Meaning Off Sound Off

india-rubber C2

/ˌɪndiə ˈrʌbər/ an old-fashioned name for natural rubber, the elastic waterproof material obtained from plant latex Meaning Off Sound Off

carborundum C2

/ˌkɑːrbəˈrʌndəm/ silicon carbide, an extremely hard crystalline material used as an abrasive and in industrial ceramics Meaning Off Sound Off

aragonite C2

/əˈræɡəˌnaɪt/ an orthorhombic mineral form of calcium carbonate, denser than calcite and common in shells, pearls, coral skeletons, and some cave deposits Meaning Off Sound Off

spadeful C2

/ˈspeɪd.fʊl/ the amount of earth or other material that a spade can hold or move at one time Meaning Off Sound Off

floorcloth C2

/ˈflɔrˌklɔθ/ a piece of cloth, oilcloth, or similar material used as a floor covering in place of or beneath a carpet Meaning Off Sound Off

bombazine C2

/ˌbɑmbəˈzin/ a twilled fabric traditionally made with a silk warp and worsted weft, often dyed black for mourning clothes Meaning Off Sound Off

ordure C2

/ˈɔːr.dʒɚ/ solid bodily waste; dung or excrement; literary or formal Meaning Off Sound Off

percolation C2

/pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ the slow passage of a liquid through pores or small spaces in soil, rock, or another material Meaning Off Sound Off

selvage C2

/ˈsɛlvɪdʒ/ the narrow finished edge of woven fabric that prevents it from fraying Meaning Off Sound Off

scoria C2

/ˈskɔɹ.i.ə/ rough, dark, porous lava formed when gas-rich molten rock cools Meaning Off Sound Off

silex C2

/ˈsaɪleks/ silica or a hard siliceous material, especially flint Meaning Off Sound Off

pannikin C2

/ˈpænɪkɪn/ chiefly British or Australian: a small metal cup or pan, especially one used outdoors Meaning Off Sound Off

pseudopod C2

/ˈsuː.dəˌpɑd/ a temporary projection of a cell's cytoplasm used for movement, feeding, or engulfing material Meaning Off Sound Off

tinware C2

/ˈtɪnˌwɛr/ household utensils and other articles made from tin or tin-plated metal Meaning Off Sound Off

spinel C2

/spɪˈnɛl/ a hard, glassy magnesium aluminium oxide mineral that crystallizes in the cubic system and occurs in many colors Meaning Off Sound Off

mezzotint C2

/ˈmɛzoʊˌtɪnt/ a printmaking technique in which a metal plate is roughened to print dark tones and then scraped or burnished to create lighter areas Meaning Off Sound Off

litharge C2

/ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/ lead monoxide, especially the fused yellow or reddish material produced during the refining of lead or silver Meaning Off Sound Off

castor oil C2

/ˌkæs.tɚ ˈɔɪl/ a pale, thick oil pressed from castor beans, used medicinally as a laxative and industrially as a lubricant, plasticizer, and chemical feedstock Meaning Off Sound Off

moreen C2

/moʊˈrin/ historical: a heavy woolen or wool-and-cotton furnishing fabric, often with a ribbed or watered finish Meaning Off Sound Off

object-matter C2

/ˈɑbdʒɛktˌmætər/ the object or material under consideration in an inquiry Meaning Off Sound Off

vitalist C2

/ˈvaɪtəlɪst/ an adherent of vitalism, the doctrine that life cannot be explained entirely by physical and chemical processes Meaning Off Sound Off

expurgation C2

/ˌek.spɚˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ the removal of material considered offensive, objectionable, or unsuitable from a text or other work Meaning Off Sound Off

swim bladder C2

/ˈswɪm ˌblæd.ɚ/ a gas-filled internal sac present in many bony fishes, used chiefly to regulate buoyancy and maintain depth and, in some species, also involved in respiration, hearing, or sound production Meaning Off Sound Off

louis C2

/ˈluːi/ historical: any of several French gold or silver coins issued under kings named Louis, especially the louis d'or Meaning Off Sound Off

shruff C2

/ʃrʌf/ historical metalworking: old or broken brass or copper, filings, dross, and similar metal refuse kept for remelting Meaning Off Sound Off

bimetallism C2

/baɪˈmɛtəlˌɪzəm/ a monetary standard in which two metals, usually gold and silver, are legal tender at a fixed ratio of value Meaning Off Sound Off

greensand C2

/ˈɡriːnˌsænd/ greenish sand or sandstone containing the mineral glauconite Meaning Off Sound Off

iron mould C2

/ˈaɪərn ˌmoʊld/ a yellow, brown, or reddish stain on cloth, paper, or a similar material caused by rusty iron or an iron-based ink Meaning Off Sound Off

baryta C2

/bəˈraɪ.tə/ an older chemical name for barium oxide, or more broadly for certain barium compounds such as barium hydroxide Meaning Off Sound Off

gasfitter C2

/ˈɡæsˌfɪt.ɚ/ a tradesperson who installs, connects, maintains, or repairs gas pipes, fixtures, and appliances Meaning Off Sound Off

muriate C2

/ˈmjʊriət/ an obsolete chemical name for a chloride, a salt regarded as derived from muriatic acid Meaning Off Sound Off

chrysoberyl C2

/ˈkɹɪs.əˌbɛɹ.əl/ a very hard beryllium aluminium oxide mineral, commonly yellow to green and used as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off

hypophosphite C2

/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈfɑːs.faɪt/ Any salt of hypophosphorous acid Meaning Off Sound Off

carabiner C2

/ˌkærəˈbiːnər/ a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate, used to connect ropes and gear in climbing, mountaineering, and rescue work Meaning Off Sound Off

jadeite C2

/ˈd͡ʒeɪˌdaɪt/ a hard pyroxene mineral rich in sodium and aluminium, one of the two main materials called jade Meaning Off Sound Off

nephrite C2

/ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/ a tough, fine-grained calcium magnesium silicate material, one of the two main stones called jade Meaning Off Sound Off

chalcedony C2

/kælˈsɛd.ə.ni/ a form of quartz made of very small crystals, often translucent and used as a decorative stone Meaning Off Sound Off