Chemical Properties Vocabulary

noun a noun referring to the sharp, bitter, or unpleasant taste or smell of something

• The acridity of the chemicals in the lab made it difficult to breathe.
• The acridity of the burnt popcorn filled the room with a terrible smell.
• I couldn't stand the acridity of that guy's body odor.
• The acridity of her words left a bitter taste in my mouth.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'gaslike' describes something that is similar to or characteristic of gas

• The substance had a gaslike quality, making it difficult to contain in a solid form.
• The smell coming from the kitchen was so gaslike, I had to open a window.
• I can't stand the gaslike odor of that perfume.
• Her laughter was so infectious, it spread through the room like a gaslike substance.

adjective describing a strong, unpleasant odor

• The smelly odor coming from the dumpster was overpowering.
• Ew, what's that smelly smell?
• That cheese is so smelly, it's like feet!
• His smelly attitude towards teamwork is hindering our progress.

noun the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction

• The viscosity of the liquid is directly related to its resistance to flow.
• The thicker the liquid, the harder it is to pour - that's viscosity for you.
• Man, this syrup has such high viscosity, it's like pouring molasses!
• The viscosity of bureaucracy can slow down even the simplest of tasks.

adjective having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid

• The viscous liquid slowly dripped down the side of the container.
• I hate cleaning up spills of viscous substances like honey or syrup.
• That glue is so viscous, it's like trying to spread peanut butter on toast.
• The tension in the room was so thick and viscous, you could practically feel it in the air.

adjective not capable of being burned or ignited easily

• The building materials used in this structure are non-combustible, ensuring a higher level of fire safety.
• Make sure to use non-combustible materials when building the deck so it doesn't catch fire easily.
• I heard those new phones are made with some kind of non-combustible material, so they won't explode like the old ones.
• Her personality is like a non-combustible shield, nothing can bring her down.

noun the capacity to be absorbed or soaked up

• The absorbability of the fabric was tested in the lab to determine its effectiveness in soaking up liquids.
• I'm not sure about the absorbability of this sponge, let's see how well it works.
• I heard these new towels have amazing absorbability, they soak up water like a boss!
• His absorbability of new information is impressive, he learns quickly and retains it well.

adjective having the quality or power of absorbing or soaking up

• The sponge is highly absorbative, making it perfect for cleaning up spills.
• I love using these absorbative paper towels because they soak up messes quickly.
• These new diapers are super absorbative, no more leaks!
• His absorbative mind soaked up information like a sponge.

noun the ability of a material to soak up liquid or moisture

• The fabric's absorbency is tested by measuring how much liquid it can soak up.
• These paper towels have great absorbency, they soak up spills in no time.
• I need to find a towel with high absorbency for this mess.
• His absorbency of information was impressive, he remembered every detail.

adjective referring to someone who is stubbornly unyielding or immovable in their opinions or beliefs

• The scientist was adamantive in his belief that the results of the experiment were accurate.
• She's pretty adamantive about wanting to go to that concert.
• He's so adamantive about his favorite sports team, it's almost annoying.
• Her love for animals is adamantive, she would do anything to protect them.

noun a quality or property of being able to stick or adhere to something

• The adhesiveness of the glue made it perfect for securing delicate materials.
• I love how the adhesiveness of this tape makes wrapping presents so much easier.
• The adhesiveness of this sticker is no joke, it's like super glue!
• The adhesiveness of their friendship was evident in how they always stuck together through thick and thin.