Chemical Elements And Compounds

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group of seven musicians or singers performing together

  • The classical music piece was composed for a septet of musicians.
  • Let's invite the septet over for a jam session this weekend.
  • The septet totally rocked the stage last night!
  • The septet of colors in the sunset painted a beautiful sky.

noun the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

  • The scientist conducted tests to determine the chemical composition of the substance.
  • I'm not sure what that substance is, but it smells weird.
  • Let's ditch this place, I heard they're selling some shady substances here.
  • Her words had a substance to them, making everyone stop and listen.

-ia

noun a suffix used in the formation of abstract nouns from adjectives (ex. mania, phobia)

  • The country of Romania is located in Eastern Europe.
  • I heard that Croatia is a beautiful place to visit.
  • I can't wait to go to California for vacation.
  • Her imagination was like a vast encyclopedia, full of fantastical stories and ideas.

adjective a term used to describe a specific type of material or substance

  • The high-quality blades were made from acmonital, a type of stainless steel.
  • I heard that the new chef's knives are made with acmonital, they must be really sharp.
  • I can't believe how expensive those acmonital knives are, they're like gold!
  • Her words cut through the tension in the room like a blade made of acmonital.

noun a mineral that is a rare phosphate of calcium and magnesium

  • Adelite is a rare mineral that is often found in metamorphic rocks.
  • Have you ever heard of adelite before? It's a pretty cool mineral.
  • I can't believe she's wearing that adelite necklace, it's so trendy right now.
  • The way she danced on stage was like watching adelite sparkle in the sunlight.

noun a fictional or imaginary substance or concept

adjective describing something related to a fictional or imaginary substance or concept

  • The adlumine content of the soil was carefully analyzed by the researchers.
  • I heard that adlumine is essential for plant growth.
  • Do you know where I can find some good adlumine for my garden?
  • Her words had a certain adlumine to them, inspiring hope in those who listened.