Chemistry Lab Vocabulary

noun a tooth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding and chewing food

• The dentist examined the patient's molar for any signs of decay.
• Ouch, my molar is killing me!
• I need to get this molar checked out ASAP.
• The molar of the story is to always brush and floss regularly.

noun a state or temperature just below the boiling point

verb to cook something gently just below the boiling point

adjective having a gentle cooking temperature just below the boiling point

• The soup needs to simmer for at least an hour to bring out all the flavors.
• I like to let the sauce simmer on low heat for a while to thicken up.
• Let the gossip simmer for a bit before spreading it around.
• Tensions between the two groups have been simmering for months, ready to boil over at any moment.

noun the act of singeing

verb to burn superficially or slightly; scorch

• The chef accidentally singed his hand on the hot stove.
• Be careful not to singe your eyebrows when lighting the grill.
• I almost singed my hair off trying to fix the car engine.
• The scandal singed the reputation of the company.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unstained' describes a noun or pronoun as not marked or tainted by stains or impurities.

• The white tablecloth remained unstained after the dinner party.
• I can't believe my shirt stayed unstained during the food fight.
• Her reputation is completely unstained, unlike some of the other politicians.
• His character is like a sheet of paper, pure and unstained by corruption.

adjective foamy or frothy

adverb in a state of excitement or agitation

• The milk was afroth after being steamed for the cappuccino.
• She was so excited about the party that she was practically afroth with anticipation.
• The crowd went afroth when their favorite band took the stage.
• His mind was afroth with ideas for his next artistic project.