Science And Technology Vocabulary

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or resembling a filament

  • The scientist observed the filamentary structure of the neural pathways in the brain.
  • I read an article about the filamentary patterns in clouds, it was fascinating!
  • Check out the filamentary design on these new sneakers, they're so cool.
  • The artist used filamentary strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.

noun the result of formulating; a product or solution that has been developed

  • The scientist presented a detailed formulation of the new drug.
  • She explained the formulation of the project in simple terms.
  • I'm still trying to figure out the formulation for this recipe.
  • The artist's unique formulation of colors created a stunning masterpiece.

verb to undergo a change or alteration in form or nature

  • The virus has the potential to mutate rapidly, making it difficult to develop effective treatments.
  • I heard that some viruses can mutate and become even more contagious.
  • Dude, did you see how that rumor mutated into a totally different story?
  • Over time, her feelings towards him began to mutate from love to resentment.

noun a new or emerging phenomenon or process

adjective just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

  • The nascent stage of the company's development showed promising potential for growth.
  • The nascent band is already gaining a lot of fans in the local music scene.
  • I can't believe how nascent this new video game is, it's so addicting!
  • The artist's nascent talent was evident in the raw emotion of their paintings.

noun a device that uses radio waves to detect the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects such as aircraft, ships, and motor vehicles

  • The radar system detected an incoming aircraft.
  • The radar picked up a plane heading our way.
  • The radar caught a blip on the screen.
  • Her radar for detecting lies is always spot on.

noun a powerful force or energy associated with rockets or rocket propulsion

  • The rocket power of the spacecraft allowed it to reach escape velocity.
  • That car has some serious rocket power under the hood!
  • Dang, that skateboarder has some crazy rocket power on the halfpipe!
  • Her determination and drive gave her the rocket power needed to succeed in her career.

noun the process of making something colorless or removing color

  • The achromatization process involves removing all color from an image.
  • I never knew achromatization was a thing until I saw it in action.
  • They achromatized the photo to make it look vintage.
  • The artist achromatized the painting to convey a sense of emptiness and desolation.