Engineering Processes

noun the process of breaking something down into very small particles or individual components

• The process of atomization involves breaking down a substance into tiny particles.
• When you use the spray bottle, the liquid goes through atomization to create a fine mist.
• The new technology is so cool, it's like magic atomization!
• The atomization of society's values has led to a breakdown in moral standards.

noun a responsibility or duty

verb to rush forward with intent to attack

adverb used to indicate the manner in which something is done

preposition indicating movement into or onto a place or location

• The company decided to charge in the new product line at a higher price point.
• Let's charge in and grab some food before the movie starts.
• We're gonna charge in and party all night long!
• She always charges in with confidence and determination in everything she does.

adjective forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

• The continuous improvement of our products is essential for maintaining our competitive edge.
• I can't believe the continuous rain we've been having lately.
• She's been on a continuous winning streak in the gaming tournament.
• The continuous flow of ideas in the brainstorming session was inspiring.

noun the process or action of bringing about or giving rise to something

• The process of induction involves reasoning from specific instances to general principles.
• During the job induction, they explained all the company policies and procedures.
• I aced my induction by studying all the material beforehand.
• The induction of new ideas into our project brought fresh perspectives and innovation.

noun a medical procedure in which a drug or other substance is introduced into the body using a needle or syringe

• The doctor administered the injection to the patient.
• I hate getting injections at the doctor's office.
• I heard that flu shot was a real stingy injection.
• Her words felt like a painful injection of truth.

verb to make or produce (something) on a large scale using machinery or other advanced methods

• The car was manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility.
• I heard this phone was manufactured in China.
• That skateboard was manufactured by a cool indie brand.
• His smile was so fake, it looked like it was manufactured in a factory.

noun the products or creations made from metal

• The metalworks company specializes in creating custom steel structures for industrial buildings.
• I heard the metalworks shop down the street can make some really cool iron sculptures.
• Let's check out that new metalworks joint, I heard they have some sick metal art pieces.
• His mind was like a finely tuned metalworks, crafting intricate thoughts with precision.

noun a hole or opening made by piercing or perforating something

verb to pierce or make a hole or holes in something

adjective having small holes or openings

• The surgeon used a special tool to carefully perforate the patient's eardrum.
• I accidentally perforated the paper while trying to hole punch it.
• I can't believe you perforated your phone screen by dropping it!
• The artist's use of negative space in the painting seemed to perforate the overall composition.

verb to heat something beforehand, typically an oven or a cooking appliance

• It is important to preheat the oven before baking the cake.
• Hey, don't forget to preheat the oven for the pizza.
• Yo, make sure you preheat the grill before throwing on the burgers.
• Before starting the project, it's essential to preheat your mind with some research.

noun the backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
• I always get heartburn from reflux after eating spicy foods.
• My mom calls reflux 'the fire in the belly' because of how uncomfortable it feels.
• The constant reflux of negative thoughts was taking a toll on her mental health.

noun a division or disconnection

• The legal separation agreement outlined the terms for the division of assets.
• Their separation was a long time coming, they just couldn't make it work.
• I heard they're on a break, but who knows if it's a real separation or just a fight.
• The separation between the rich and the poor in this city is glaringly obvious.

adjective describing a quality of being able to separate or divide things

• The separative membrane allowed for the filtration of particles based on size.
• The separative wall in the house divides the living room and the kitchen.
• I heard they're putting up a separative fence between the properties.
• The separative mindset of the group led to division and conflict within the community.

noun a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds

verb to make a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds

• The engine began to sputter as the fuel filter became clogged.
• I could hear the old car sputter as it struggled to start.
• The motorcycle sputtered to life after a few tries.
• His argument started to sputter when he couldn't provide any evidence.

noun a place where steel is made or processed

• The steelworks in town have been a major source of employment for many years.
• Have you seen the steelworks down the road? It's huge!
• Let's go check out the steelworks and see what's going on over there.
• His mind was like a well-oiled steelworks, efficiently processing information and making decisions.

verb to completely cover or hide something under water or another liquid

• The diver slowly began to submerge into the deep waters of the ocean.
• I love to submerge myself in a hot bath after a long day.
• Let's submerge ourselves in the music and forget about everything else.
• Her emotions were so overwhelming that she felt like she was starting to submerge in a sea of sadness.

noun A floor covering, typically made of straw or other plant material, used to separate grain from the plant during threshing

verb To separate grain from (a plant) by beating or crushing

• The farmer used a machine to thresh the wheat and separate the grain from the chaff.
• I watched my grandpa thresh the rice in the backyard using a traditional method.
• We need to thresh through all these emails to find the important ones.
• The team had to thresh through a lot of data to uncover the truth behind the scandal.

noun a small amount of something that is added to make it complete or perfect

• The construction workers were topping off the building with the final layer of concrete.
• I'm just topping off my coffee before we head out.
• Let's top off this night with some late-night pizza.
• His promotion was the perfect topping off to a successful year.

verb to convert or change into vapor

• The laser beam was able to vaporize the metal surface.
• I accidentally left my water bottle in the car and it vaporized in the heat.
• The intense heat caused the ice cream to vaporize in seconds.
• The intense pressure from the competition seemed to vaporize his confidence.

verb to treat rubber or other materials with sulfur or its compounds in order to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability

• The rubber industry uses heat and pressure to vulcanize rubber for increased durability.
• My dad showed me how to vulcanize a punctured tire to save money on repairs.
• I heard you can vulcanize your own sneakers to make them last longer.
• The intense pressure of the situation seemed to vulcanize our team into a stronger unit.

verb to strike or drive with great force

• The ship rammed into the dock, causing significant damage.
• The car rammed into the back of the truck.
• He got so angry that he just rammed his fist into the wall.
• The new information rammed into her mind, causing a sudden realization.

verb to change from a solid state to a liquid or gas state

• The chemical reaction caused the substance to desolidify and become a liquid.
• When you heat up the wax, it will desolidify and turn into a soft goo.
• I left my ice cream out too long and now it's starting to desolidify.
• His rigid beliefs began to desolidify as he was exposed to new perspectives.