Technical 1 Flashcards
happening by chance, not planned
accidental
an organism similar to a plant without leaves, flowers or green colouring that usually grows on plants or on decaying matter accidentally
fungus
without advance planning,
unexpected
accidentally
treated with sulphur at great heat to make it stronger
vulcanised
vulcanized
a tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically
rubber
laminated glass, consisting of a thin sheet of transparent plastic
laminated between two layers of clear glass
safety glass
a resource obtained as a drop from chopping down a rubber wood tree
raw rubber
a chemical element; a pale yellow substance that produces a strong
unpleasant smell when it burns and is used in medicine and industry
sulphur
sulfur
to clean something or make it neat by rubbing your hand over it
brush off
any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles as produced by crushing or grinding
powder
a heating device used for cooking
stove
not easily cut, broken, torn, etc.
tough
the top inside surface of a room
ceiling
a narrow line of light, heat or other energy
ray
the main shape or edge of
something, without any details
outline
a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
syringe
bottle that has a narrow neck and holds liquid
flask
to let something fall
drop
a thin layer of something, usually on the surface of something else
film
to put somebody/something into a liquid, especially so that they or it are completely covered
immerse
having the same value
equal
to try to get oil or water by making a hole in the ground or sea bed
drill
a place where there is enough oil to be found underground to make it
worth extracting
oilfield
a large quantity of something that is
available for use when needed
reservoir
to divide something into smaller parts
break
something up
to force something that was straight into an angle or a curve
bend
a thin tube of plastic or paper or metal that you drink a liquid through
straw
to control the direction in which something is going
steer
to take liquid, air, etc. into your mouth by using the muscles of your lips
suck
a very small amount of liquid that forms a round shape
drop
able to bend easily
flexible
away from the coast
offshore
to bend and change direction
twist
the bottom of a sea or ocean
seabed
the act of examining and recording the measurements, features, etc. of an area of land in order to make a map or plan of it
survey
to send out, pass on
transmit
the act or process of removing or obtaining something
extraction
usual, normal, ordinary
conventional
sideways
laterally
to accomplish, succeed
achieve
double; having two parts or aspects
dual
that can be made to go in the direction you want
steerable
aim, goal
target
the best or most important thing among a group
flagship
inactive
dormant
to put something in a safe place
lock
under, below
beneath
complicated
complex
to receive and send on information, news, etc.
relay
to remove or obtain
extract
that you can connect to from far away, using an electronic link
remote
a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases
valve
capable of being expanded
swellable
a device which closes an opening tightly so that air, liquid, or other substances cannot get in or out
seal
to move steadily and continuously in one direction
flow
near, next to
adjacent
brief and to the point
concise
the act of increasing the strength of something
amplification
logical and consistent
coherent
the distance between two similar points on a wave of energy, such as light or sound
wavelength
dark red jewel
ruby
a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction
beam
not complete or total
partial
a series of turns in different
directions that nevertheless proceed in a general direction
zigzag
to wind into a series of circles
coil
in a way that stops and starts repeatedly or with periods in between
intermittently
a situation in which you are in a hurry
rush
to send out
emit
a circular decoration for the head, usually made of gold and jewels, and worn by a king or queen at official ceremonies
crown
to change from a solid to a liquid because of heat
melt
the height of something in relation to the ground or to what it used to be
level
a large, long container that you put water in and then get into to wash your whole body
bathtub
able to float
buoyant
to move something from its usual position
displace
to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole
leak
the frame or body of ship
hull
an ancient type of water-lifting device making use of a spiral passage in an inclined cylinder. The
water is raised when the spiral is rotated
Archimedes screw
the flat parts that turn around
revolving blades
a building or structure with large blades on the outside that, when turned by the force of the wind, provide the power for getting water
out of the ground or crushing grain (it is used to change the power of the wind into electricity)
windmill
an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose
device
a flat area for walking on, built across the space between the sides of a boat
deck
the lowest part of something
bottom
to take out or up
lift out
to make a substance flow, esecially out of a container
pour
the practice of supplying land with water so that crops and plants will grow
irrigation
a tall machine with a long arm, used to lift and move building materials and other heavy objects
crane
a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc
hook
to ruin, damage
destroy
a bar, moving over a fixed point, that when pressed down at one end can move or lift something at the
other end
lever
an unexpected but useful result of an activity that was designed to produce something else
spin-off
covered with a substance that prevents food from sticking to it
non-stick
the outside or top layer of something
surface
something or someone used as protection or providing protection
shield
a brand name for a type of material with two different surfaces, one rough and one smooth, that stick to each other when they are pressed together, used for fastening clothes, etc.
Velcro
usually
commonly
from a distance
remotely
a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for example steam
vapour vapor
to make someone aware of a possible danger or problem so that it can be avoided
warn
able to resist great heat without burning or being badly damaged
fireproof
a special suit that covers the whole body and has a supply of air, allowing somebody to survive and move around in space
space suit
a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the eyes and face
visor
to damage the surface of something, especially by accident, by making thin shallow marks on it
scratch
a very small piece of something
particle
to throw something out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter
jettison
a device that is used to send a rocket, a missile, etc. into the sky
launcher
to fill with air or other gases
inflate
a large amount of earth and rocks falling unexpectedly down a cliff or the side of a mountain
landslide
being able to withstand minor scratches
scratch-resistant
something that will not burn as quickly as other materials
flame-resistant
a long strong iron or steel bar used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings
girder
light and small enough to be easily carried or moved
portable
to use effectively
deploy
a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation
complaint
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
minor
a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
harness
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and- down repeated movement
rub
a position of the controls on a machine or instrument, the particular choices that you make
setting
a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
adjustment
the way that someone or something looks on the outside
appearance
an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without moving forward
treadmill
a machine that lifts heavy objects by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device
winch
a weight equal to another; counterbalance
counterweight
to start
kick off
needing to be filled with air or gas before you use it
inflatable
to surround
enclose
the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
weightlessness
to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
adjust
an increase, addition or gain
increment
to change or modify
alter
the amount of space on a surface that something needs
footprint
to obey a rule or an order, to meet particular standards
comply with
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
draft
surrounded
enclosed
increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
incremental
not limited or controlled in any way
unrestricted
able to be changed, likely to change often
variable
slope
incline
a surface or piece of land that is higher at one end than the other
slope
relating to the surrounding area
ambient
enough, sufficient
adequate
the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
compliance
enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
sufficient
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
constraint
closed
sealed
gradually
step-by-step
capable of being stretched
tensile
not heavy
lightweight
long lasting
durable
not needing much attention or effort or money
low maintenance
not likely to burn easily
non-flammable
that will not burn or melt
non-combustible
the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
melting point
to throw back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface and not to absorb them
reflect
to penetrate, to go in the direction mentioned
pass through
the ability to allow light to pass through
translucency translucence
a measure of how much light is reflected off a surface
reflectance
extremely impressive or attractive or unexpected
stunning
to suddenly start burning
burst into flames
to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
melt
light that is man-made, not of natural origin
artificial lighting
a system used for keeping the air in a building, room, or vehicle cool
air conditioning
economical; good value in relation to the price, or cost
cost-effective
a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music
gig
a quantity or piece of it that covers a surface or that is between two other things
layer
to say that you approve of and admire somebody or something
praise
an unexpected but useful result of an activity that was designed to produce something else
spin-off
covered with a substance that prevents food from sticking to it
non-stick
the outside or top layer of something
surface
something or someone used as protection or providing protection
shield
a brand name for a type of material with two different surfaces, one rough and one smooth, that stick to each other when they are pressed together, used for fastening clothes, etc.
Velcro
usually
commonly
from a distance
remotely
a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air, for example steam
vapour vapor
to make someone aware of a possible danger or problem so that it can be avoided
warn
able to resist great heat without burning or being badly damaged
fireproof
a special suit that covers the whole body and has a supply of air, allowing somebody to survive and move around in space
space suit
a part of a helmet that can be pulled down to protect the eyes and face
visor
to damage the surface of something, especially by accident, by making thin shallow marks on it
scratch
a very small piece of something
particle
to throw something out of a moving plane or ship to make it lighter
jettison
a device that is used to send a rocket, a missile, etc. into the sky
launcher
to fill with air or other gases
inflate
a large amount of earth and rocks falling unexpectedly down a cliff or the side of a mountain
landslide
being able to withstand minor scratches
scratch-resistant
something that will not burn as quickly as other materials
flame-resistant
a long strong iron or steel bar used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings
girder
light and small enough to be easily carried or moved
portable
to use effectively
deploy
a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation
complaint
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
minor
a piece of equipment with straps and belts, used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
harness
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and- down repeated movement
rub
a position of the controls on a machine or instrument, the particular choices that you make
setting
a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
adjustment
the way that someone or something looks on the outside
appearance
an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without moving forward
treadmill
a machine that lifts heavy objects by turning a chain or rope around a tube-shaped device
winch
a weight equal to another; counterbalance
counterweight
to start
kick off
needing to be filled with air or gas before you use it
inflatable
to surround
enclose
the fact of having or appearing to have no weight, for example because there is no gravity
weightlessness
to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better
adjust
an increase, addition or gain
increment
to change or modify
alter
the amount of space on a surface that something needs
footprint
to obey a rule or an order, to meet particular standards
comply with
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
draft
surrounded
enclosed
increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
incremental
not limited or controlled in any way
unrestricted
able to be changed, likely to change often
variable
slope
incline
a surface or piece of land that is higher at one end than the other
slope
relating to the surrounding area
ambient
enough, sufficient
adequate
the practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority
compliance
enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
sufficient
a thing that limits something, or limits your freedom to do something
constraint
closed
sealed
gradually
step-by-step
capable of being stretched
tensile
not heavy
lightweight
long lasting
durable
not needing much attention or effort or money
low maintenance
not likely to burn easily
non-flammable
that will not burn or melt
non-combustible
the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
melting point
to throw back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface and not to absorb them
reflect
to penetrate, to go in the direction mentioned
pass through
the ability to allow light to pass through
translucency translucence
a measure of how much light is reflected off a surface
reflectance
extremely impressive or attractive or unexpected
stunning
to suddenly start burning
burst into flames
to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
melt
light that is man-made, not of natural origin
artificial lighting
a system used for keeping the air in a building, room, or vehicle cool
air conditioning
economical; good value in relation to the price, or cost
cost-effective
a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music
gig
a quantity or piece of it that covers a surface or that is between two other things
layer
to say that you approve of and admire somebody or something
praise
