Industrial Processes

noun a branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes they undergo

• The study of chemistry involves understanding the composition and properties of matter.
• I really enjoy learning about chemistry because it helps me understand how things work.
• Chemistry class is lit, I love doing experiments and seeing reactions.
• The chemistry between the two actors on stage was palpable, making the audience feel their connection.

noun a material such as coal, gas, oil, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power

verb to supply or power with fuel

• The airline company uses jet fuel to power their airplanes.
• Make sure to fill up the car with fuel before we hit the road.
• I need to grab some gas to fuel up the car.
• Positive feedback can fuel motivation in the workplace.

verb to change from a solid to a liquid state as a result of heat

• The chocolate in the sun melted quickly.
• I left the ice cream out too long and it melted.
• My heart melted when I saw the puppies playing together.
• The tension between them finally melted away after they talked it out.

noun a flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground and used as fuel

• The country relies heavily on natural gas as a source of energy.
• We use natural gas to heat our home during the winter.
• I love cooking with natural gas because it's so efficient.
• Her laughter was like a burst of natural gas, filling the room with warmth and light.

noun a place where animal hides are processed and turned into leather

• The tannery is responsible for processing raw animal hides into leather.
• I heard the tannery down the street is finally reopening after renovations.
• I wouldn't go near that tannery, it smells awful.
• Her mind was like a tannery, constantly processing and transforming raw ideas into refined thoughts.

verb to convert into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

adjective describing something that has been converted into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

• The vitrified tiles in the kitchen are easy to clean and maintain.
• I love the shiny vitrified tiles in our bathroom.
• These vitrified floors are so fancy!
• Her heart felt vitrified after the betrayal.