Material Science Vocabulary

noun a form of art using materials such as clay to create objects like pottery and sculptures

• The museum has an impressive collection of ancient ceramics.
• My friend is taking a ceramics class next semester.
• I love how those ceramics turned out, they're so cool!
• Her words were like delicate ceramics, easily shattered with the slightest touch.

noun a substance or medium that does not conduct electricity, but can sustain an electric field

adjective relating to or characteristic of a dielectric substance

• The dielectric material is used to insulate the conductive parts of the circuit.
• Make sure you don't touch the dielectric part of the device, it's important for safety.
• I accidentally broke the dielectric thing in the machine, hope it still works.
• His emotions acted as a dielectric barrier, preventing him from fully connecting with others.

adjective describing something that is made up of or resembles small grains or particles

• The data analysis was conducted at a granular level to ensure accuracy.
• I prefer to look at things in a more granular way, focusing on the details.
• Let's get granular and really break down this problem.
• She had a granular understanding of the situation, seeing all the small details.

noun a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects

• The study of magnetism is essential in understanding the behavior of magnetic materials.
• I find the concept of magnetism so fascinating!
• That new band has some serious magnetism on stage.
• Her personality had a magnetic quality that drew people towards her.

noun a penetrable substance or object

adjective capable of being penetrated or passed through

• The material used for the new windows is highly penetrable by light.
• I can't believe how penetrable this plastic bag is, it ripped so easily.
• The security at that place is so lax, it's penetrable by anyone.
• Her tough exterior may seem impenetrable, but deep down she is actually quite penetrable.

adjective allowing liquid or air to pass through

• The porous membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
• The sponge is so porous, it soaks up water like a champ.
• His excuses are as porous as a sieve - nothing holds up under scrutiny.
• Her mind was like a porous sponge, absorbing information effortlessly.

verb to make or become rough or rougher in texture or surface

• The sandpaper was used to roughen the surface of the wood before painting.
• I roughened up the edges of the paper to give it a more rustic look.
• I roughened my hair with some gel to get that messy look.
• The challenges of life can roughen us, but they also make us stronger.

verb to make or become stiff or rigid

• The fabric stiffened after being exposed to the cold temperature.
• She stiffened when she heard the unexpected knock on the door.
• His muscles stiffened up after the intense workout.
• The team's resolve stiffened as they faced their toughest opponent yet.

noun the quality or state of being thick

adjective describing word that modifies a noun (e.g. thick)

• The thickness of the steel plate is crucial for its structural integrity.
• I can't believe the thickness of that sandwich, it's huge!
• Check out the thickness of those new sneakers, they're dope.
• The thickness of her accent showed she was a true native of the region.

noun the breeding of plants or animals by crossing different varieties or species

• The process of hybridization involves the mating of two genetically different individuals to create offspring with a combination of traits.
• Hybridization in plants can result in some really cool looking flowers.
• I heard that new car model is a hybridization of a sports car and a sedan.
• The artist's work is a hybridization of traditional painting techniques and modern digital art.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The adsorption isotherm describes the relationship between the amount of adsorbate molecules on a solid surface and the pressure or concentration of the adsorbate in the surrounding gas or liquid phase.
• The adsorption isotherm shows how much stuff sticks to a surface depending on how much of that stuff is in the air or liquid around it.
• The adsorption isotherm is like a map showing how much gunk gets stuck on a surface depending on how much gunk is floating around.
• The adsorption isotherm is like a dance between molecules and a solid surface, where the music is the pressure or concentration in the air or liquid.

adjective relating to the combined effects of aerodynamics, heat transfer, and structural elasticity

• The aerothermoelastic analysis of the aircraft's wings was crucial for ensuring structural integrity during high-speed flight.
• They had to do some fancy aerothermoelastic stuff to make sure the plane didn't fall apart when it went really fast.
• I have no idea what aerothermoelastic means, but it sounds cool!
• His mind felt like an aerothermoelastic material, constantly under pressure and heat.