energy Flashcards

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combustion n.(ქომ-ბას-ჩენ)

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The process of burning(წვა, ჟანგვა)

example–When air quality is poor, combustion of materials in a fireplace is prohibited.

Usage tips–Combustion is often followed by ‘‘of’’.

Parts of speech–combust v, combustible adj(წვადი)–ქომ-ბას-თებლ

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component n.

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One part of a system or whole

example–Their home theater system has a number of separate components.

Usage tips–Component is often followed or preceded by ‘‘of’’

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convey v. (ქონ-ვეი)

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To transport from one place to another; to transmit or make known(გადატანა, გადაცემა, შეტყობინება)

example1–A messenger conveyed the prince’s letter to the commander of the
army
example2–The worst part about being a doctor was when she had to convey
bad news to a family.

Parts of speech–conveyance n, conveyor n

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discretely adv.

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Separately; distinctly(წყვეტილად, მკაფიოდ)

example–In order to understand how the engine worked, each component
needed to be studied discretely.

Parts of speech–discrete adj

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nucleus n. (ნუ-ქლიეს)

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A central or essential part around which other parts are gathered; (ბირთვი, ცენტრი)

example–a core The nucleus of many European cities is the town square. (ბირთვი, ცენტრი)

Usage tips–Nucleus is often followed by ‘‘of’’.

Parts of speech–nuclear adj

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permeate v.(ფერ-მიეით)

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To spread or flow throughout; to pass through or penetrate(შეღწევა, გავრცელება–აგება, მიხვედრა)

example–The smell of cooking permeated the entire apartment building.

Parts of speech–permeation n.

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rotate v.

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To turn around; to take turns in sequence(ბრუნვა, რიგრიგობით)

example1–The planet rotates on its axis once every 14 Earth days.

example2–The children rotate classroom responsibilities on a weekly basis.

Parts of speech–rotation n

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solar adj.

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Of, or relating to, the sun

example–The ancient society kept time with a solar calendar.

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source n.

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The point of origin or creation(წყარო, საწყისი)

example–The reporter was unable to identify the source of the information
for his story.

Parts of speech–source v

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trigger v.

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To set off or initiate(წამოწყება, გამოწვევა)

example–I was certain any mention of politics would trigger a big argument.

Parts of speech–trigger n.

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