Chemical Engineering Terminology

noun a mixture or combination

• The admixture of different cultures in the city has created a diverse and vibrant community.
• I love the admixture of flavors in this dish, it's so delicious!
• The party was a wild admixture of people from all walks of life.
• His speech was an admixture of truth and exaggeration, making it hard to discern what was real.

noun a substance enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas

adjective relating to or consisting of small particles suspended in air or gas

• The aerosol spray can be used to apply a fine mist of paint.
• I always carry an aerosol can of bug spray when I go camping.
• Make sure to grab some aerosol deodorant before we head out.
• His words hung in the air like an aerosol mist, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

noun a person who stirs up public feelings especially to promote a cause

• The political agitator was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.
• The agitator at work keeps stirring up drama between coworkers.
• That guy is such an agitator, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
• The agitator in the washing machine helps to clean clothes by creating movement and friction.

noun a thin layer covering something

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• The coating on the metal surface prevents it from rusting.
• I love the chocolate coating on these donuts.
• That car has a sick matte black coating on it.
• Her kindness was like a protective coating against negativity.

noun a substance in its natural or raw state, before being processed or refined

adjective in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

• The crude oil prices have been fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions.
• I can't believe how crude he was during the meeting.
• She made a crude joke that had everyone laughing.
• His crude behavior left a bad impression on everyone at the party.

noun the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling

• The process of distillation involves separating components of a liquid mixture based on their different boiling points.
• Distillation is like when you boil a mixture to separate the different parts.
• Distillation is kind of like when you cook something down to its essence.
• In a way, distillation can be seen as a metaphor for simplifying complex ideas or situations.

noun the process of removing moisture from something

verb the action of removing moisture from something

• The drying process must be carefully monitored to ensure proper moisture levels are reached.
• I left the laundry out on the line for drying, hopefully it doesn't rain.
• I'm just gonna toss these clothes in the dryer for a quick drying sesh.
• His tears were like a never-ending river, never fully drying up.

verb to make or cause to become fluid or flow easily

• The engineer used a special machine to fluidize the powdered material for better mixing.
• I think we need to fluidize the sauce a bit more to get a smoother consistency.
• Let's fluidize this situation by adding some humor to lighten the mood.
• The artist's use of vibrant colors fluidize the painting, creating a sense of movement and energy.

noun the tendency of a substance to escape or evaporate from a mixture

• The concept of fugacity is used in thermodynamics to account for non-ideal gas behavior.
• Fugacity is like a fancy term for how gases actually behave in real life.
• Fugacity is all about how gases act when they're not playing by the rules.
• In life, our emotions can have a fugacity that changes depending on the situation.

verb to convert into gas, especially by the application of heat

• The company plans to gasify coal to produce synthetic natural gas.
• They're going to turn coal into gas.
• They're gonna gasify that coal.
• She had the ability to gasify any problem, turning it into a manageable solution.

noun the action or process of making a material or object impregnated with a substance

• The process of impregnation involves the fertilization of an egg by sperm.
• She was surprised by the unexpected impregnation after only a few months of dating.
• I heard Jenny got an impregnation scare last month, but it turned out to be a false alarm.
• The artist's use of color creates a sense of impregnation, as if the hues are blending and merging together.

noun a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, typically when agitated in water

verb to cover or coat with lather; to produce lather

• After applying the soap, he worked up a rich lather before shaving.
• Make sure to lather up with plenty of soap before jumping in the pool.
• I love how this body wash lathers so well, it's like a foam party in the shower!
• The chef's words seemed to lather on endlessly, like a never-ending stream of praise for his own cooking skills.

noun a strong alcoholic drink

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• The government has imposed strict regulations on the sale of liquor in this region.
• Let's grab a bottle of liquor and have a good time tonight.
• I heard that party was lit, they had all sorts of liquor flowing.
• His words were like liquor to her ears, soothing and intoxicating.

noun A substance used to eliminate or mask unpleasant odors.

• The odorizer in the bathroom automatically releases a pleasant scent every hour.
• I bought a new odorizer for the kitchen to get rid of the cooking smells.
• I sprayed some odorizer in my car to cover up the smell of fast food.
• Her kindness acted as an odorizer, masking the unpleasantness of the situation.

noun the act or process of permeating or penetrating something

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• The permeation of water through the soil is crucial for plant growth.
• Water permeates through the soil to help plants grow.
• Water seeps through the soil to nourish the plants.
• The permeation of ideas through society can lead to cultural change.

verb to improve or perfect by removing impurities or unwanted elements

• The scientist worked tirelessly to refine the experimental procedure.
• I need to refine my essay before submitting it.
• I gotta refine my dance moves before the party.
• Through practice and dedication, she was able to refine her skills on the piano.

noun the action or process of making or becoming soft

verb present participle form of the verb 'soften', indicating ongoing action or state of softening

• The softening of the butter is essential for making the perfect pastry dough.
• I left the ice cream out for a while to help with the softening process.
• I always add a little bit of milk to the mixture to speed up the softening.
• The softening of her heart towards him was evident in the way she smiled at his jokes.

noun the decomposition of organic matter by heat in the absence of oxygen, resulting in the formation of various byproducts such as gas, liquid, and char

• Pyrolysis is a process that involves the decomposition of organic materials at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.
• I heard they're using pyrolysis to convert waste into biochar for their garden.
• Let's fire up the pyrolysis machine and see what kind of magic it can do.
• His anger was like the pyrolysis of emotions, burning away any trace of rational thought.

noun a substance or solution that has been retained during a filtration process

• The retentate from the filtration process contained a high concentration of the desired compound.
• I accidentally spilled some retentate on the lab bench, can you help me clean it up?
• I have no idea what to do with this retentate, it's just sitting in the corner of the lab.
• The retentate of memories from that trip still lingered in her mind, vivid and clear.

noun the process in which colloidal particles come together to form larger clumps or 'flocs'

verb to undergo or cause flocculation

• The process of flocculation involves the aggregation of destabilized particles in a suspension to form flocs.
• Adding a flocculant helps with flocculation, making the particles clump together for easier removal.
• I heard that using a magic potion can speed up the flocculation process in your science experiment.
• In a team setting, good leadership can act as a flocculation agent, bringing together different individuals to work towards a common goal.

noun a type of cellulose that has been chemically modified by acetylation, commonly used in the production of films and fibers

• Acetyl cellulose is a type of cellulose derivative that is commonly used in the production of films and fibers.
• I heard they're using acetyl cellulose to make those new biodegradable plastic bags.
• Yo, check out this cool new fabric made from acetyl cellulose!
• Her creativity flowed like acetyl cellulose, forming beautiful threads of ideas.

noun the process of introducing an acetylene group into a compound

• The acetylenation reaction involves the addition of an acetylene molecule to a compound.
• I heard they're acetylenating the new chemical compound in the lab.
• They're cooking up some acetylenation magic in the lab.
• The acetylenation of ideas led to a revolutionary breakthrough in the field.

noun a type of porous, granular substance used for adsorption and purification purposes

• Activated alumina is commonly used as a desiccant to remove moisture from air and gases.
• Make sure to use activated alumina in the air dryer to keep the moisture levels low.
• Don't forget to toss in some activated alumina to keep things dry and fresh.
• Her presence in the room was like activated alumina, absorbing all the negativity and leaving a sense of purity behind.

noun a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions

• Activated carbon is commonly used in water filtration systems to remove impurities and contaminants.
• I heard that activated carbon filters are really good at purifying water.
• Yo, those activated carbon thingies are like magic for cleaning up dirty water.
• Using activated carbon is like having a superhero that can absorb all the bad stuff in water.

noun a substance that is used to remove impurities or contaminants from gases or liquids through a process called adsorption

adjective describing a type of carbon that has been processed to have a large surface area and is able to adsorb impurities

• Active carbon, also known as activated carbon, is widely used in water treatment and air purification processes.
• I heard that active carbon filters are great for keeping the air in your home clean.
• Yo, you should totally get some of that active carbon stuff to clean up the water in your fish tank.
• Her kindness acts as an active carbon, absorbing all the negativity around her.

noun a device used to measure the adhesive properties of a material

• The adhesivemeter is a tool used to measure the adhesive properties of different materials.
• I used the adhesivemeter to test which glue worked best for my project.
• I'm not sure if the adhesivemeter is accurate, but it's fun to play around with.
• Her kindness can be measured on the adhesivemeter, always sticking by her friends no matter what.

noun a plural form of 'adlayer', which refers to a layer of material applied on top of another material for various purposes

• The adlayers on the website were strategically placed to maximize user engagement.
• I heard they're adding more adlayers to the app to make more money.
• Ugh, these adlayers are so annoying, they pop up everywhere.
• The adlayers of misinformation in the article made it hard to discern the truth.

verb to treat or coat a material with a layer of zinc in order to protect it from corrosion

• The artist used a special technique to adonize the metal sculpture, giving it a shiny finish.
• I'm thinking of adonizing my old bike to make it look cooler.
• I heard you can adonize your phone case to make it more stylish.
• She always knows how to adonize her words to make them sound more convincing.

verb to adhere or attract molecules or particles to the surface of a solid or liquid material

• The material adsorbs the gas molecules onto its surface.
• This sponge adsorbs all the excess water in no time.
• That new air freshener really adsorbs all the bad smells in my car.
• She adsorbs all the negativity around her and turns it into positivity.

noun a substance that is formed by the process of adsorption, where molecules of a gas, liquid, or solute adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid material

• The adsorption compound exhibited high affinity for the target molecule.
• That adsorption compound really stuck to the surface.
• The adsorption compound was like glue, it just wouldn't let go.
• The adsorption compound acted like a magnet, attracting the molecules to its surface.

noun aerogel

• Aerogel is a highly porous material with low density and thermal conductivity.
• Have you heard about aerogel? It's this super lightweight material that's really good at insulating.
• Aerogel is like the superhero of materials - light as a feather but strong as steel!
• Her mind felt as light and insubstantial as aerogel, floating through abstract thoughts effortlessly.

noun the act or process of aerosolizing a substance

verb to convert a substance into a fine spray or mist

• The researchers were able to aerosolize the medication for easier inhalation.
• I heard they can aerosolize the paint for a smoother finish.
• They're gonna aerosolize the bug spray before we head out into the woods.
• His words seemed to aerosolize into the room, spreading their impact to everyone present.

adjective in a state of flames or burning

adverb in a state of excitement or activity

• The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread aflare.
• The bonfire got a bit out of control and was aflare for a few minutes.
• The party was so lit, the dance floor was aflare with energy.
• Her emotions were aflare as she struggled to contain her anger.