Materials Engineering Vocabulary

noun a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion

• The engineer designed a new alloy with enhanced strength and durability.
• My dad works with alloys in his job at the metal factory.
• I heard that new bike is made with some fancy alloy that makes it super light.
• Their friendship was like a strong alloy, able to withstand any challenge.

adjective easily broken or shattered

• The delicate glassware is frangible and must be handled with care.
• Be careful with that vase, it's frangible.
• Don't drop that, it's frangible and will shatter easily.
• His ego is so frangible that any criticism will break him down.

noun a hard mass formed in the body

• The doctor noted the presence of induration at the injection site.
• The nurse said there was some hardening at the spot where you got the shot.
• I felt a little lump where the needle went in, must be some induration.
• His heart showed signs of emotional induration after years of disappointment.

noun a person or thing that resists or opposes something

adjective showing the ability to withstand or oppose something

• The fabric used in this jacket is highly resistant to water and wind.
• My phone case is resistant to scratches, so I don't have to worry about it getting damaged.
• These shoes are super resistant to wear and tear, they'll last forever.
• She is resistant to change, always sticking to her old ways.

adjective describing a person or thing with the ability to exert great physical force or power

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating a high degree or intensity of strength

• The company has a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
• She has a strong personality that can be intimidating at times.
• I heard that new restaurant has some really strong cocktails.
• His love for her was like a strong, unbreakable bond.

adjective relating to or made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product

• The company is known for producing high-quality synthetic fabrics.
• I prefer wearing synthetic materials because they are more durable.
• Some people think that synthetic stuff is not cool, but I like it.
• Her smile seemed synthetic, like she was forcing it.

noun microscopic organisms or particles

• Microbeads are tiny plastic particles often found in personal care products like exfoliating scrubs.
• I heard that microbeads are bad for the environment because they end up in our waterways.
• I can't believe companies still use microbeads in their products, it's so outdated.
• Microbeads are like little time bombs for marine life, waiting to cause harm in our oceans.

noun a legendary rock or mineral that is extremely hard or unbreakable

adjective unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion

• The scientist discovered a new adamantine material with unprecedented hardness.
• That adamantine phone case is really tough and durable.
• I need to get my hands on some of that adamantine armor for the game.
• Her adamantine willpower allowed her to overcome any obstacle in her path.

noun a series of chemical elements that includes actinium and all the elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103

• The actinide series is a group of elements in the periodic table that includes actinium, thorium, uranium, and other radioactive elements.
• The actinide series is all those super radioactive elements you don't want to mess with.
• The actinide series is like the bad boys of the periodic table, always causing trouble.
• The actinide series is like the rock stars of the periodic table, with their wild and unpredictable behavior.

verb to treat or coat a material with a layer of zinc in order to protect it from corrosion

• The artist used a special technique to adonize the metal sculpture, giving it a shiny finish.
• I'm thinking of adonizing my old bike to make it look cooler.
• I heard you can adonize your phone case to make it more stylish.
• She always knows how to adonize her words to make them sound more convincing.