Materials 2
24 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| molecule | the smallest unit of a substance, made of atoms | A water molecule has three atoms. |
| mud | wet earth | Take off your shoes, they're covered in mud. |
| nectar | a sweet liquid inside flowers that bees collect | Bees collect nectar to make honey. |
| oxygen | the gas in the air that we need to breathe | Plants produce oxygen. |
| packing | putting things into bags before a trip | I'll do my packing tonight. |
| plastic | a light strong material made from chemicals | The toy is made of plastic. |
| poison | a substance that can kill or harm you | Some mushrooms contain poison. |
| pollutant | a substance that makes air, water or land dirty | Cars release many pollutants. |
| powder | a substance made of very small dry pieces | Add a spoon of milk powder. |
| recycling | making used materials into new things | Put the bottles in the recycling. |
| refuse | rubbish (formal) | Refuse is collected on Mondays. |
| rubber | a strong material that stretches; also a thing for removing pencil marks (British English) | Car tyres are made of rubber. |
| rubbish | things you throw away; also nonsense (British English) | Take the rubbish out. |
| sand | very small grains of rock on beaches and in deserts | The children played in the sand. |
| seawater | salt water from the sea | You can't drink seawater. |
| spice | a powder or seed used to give flavour to food | Cinnamon is my favourite spice. |
| sponge | a soft object full of holes for washing; also a light cake | Wash the car with a sponge. |
| steam | the hot gas that comes from boiling water | Steam rose from the pot. |
| steel | a strong metal made from iron | The bridge is made of steel. |
| straw | dry stems of plants; also a thin tube for drinking | Can I have a straw for my drink? |
| tin | a soft silver metal; also a metal container for food (British English) | Open a tin of tomatoes. |
| trash | rubbish (American English) | Take out the trash. |
| waste | using something badly; also rubbish | This meeting is a waste of time. |
| wax | a soft substance used to make candles | The candle is made of wax. |