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projectileadjective

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

"projectile motion"

amplificationsnoun

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.

"The guitarist used several amplifications to make his soft acoustic sound loud enough for the entire stadium. "

glimmernoun

/ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/

A faint light; a dim glow.

"The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch."

lattice energynoun

/ˈlætɪs ˈɛnərʤi/ /ˈlætɪs ˈɛnɚdʒi/

The energy required to separate the ions of an ionic solid (especially a crystal) to infinity

"The high lattice energy of salt (sodium chloride) explains why it takes a lot of heat to melt it into a liquid, as that heat is needed to overcome the strong attraction between the sodium and chloride ions. "

dowseverb

/daʊs/

To put out; to extinguish.

"After dinner, I dowse the candles to prevent any accidents. "

ethanolnoun

/ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/

Specifically, this alcohol as a fuel.

"Many cars can run on gasoline mixed with ethanol, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. "

blowbacknoun

/ˈbloʊbæk/

On a steam locomotive, the reversal of exhaust gases when the regulator is closed without using the blower; see Blowback (steam engine).

"The sudden blowback of hot exhaust gases startled the engineer as he quickly closed the regulator on the steam locomotive. "

unexhaustedadjective

/ˌʌnɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ /ˌʌnɛɡˈzɔːstɪd/

Not exhausted.

"After a short nap, he felt unexhausted and ready to tackle the afternoon's tasks. "

watermillnoun

/ˈwɔtərˌmɪl/ /ˈwɑtərˌmɪl/

A mill powered by water.

"The farmer took his grain to the watermill to be ground into flour. "

afterglowsnoun

/ˈæftərˌɡloʊz/

The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling.

"After the blacksmith pulled the horseshoe from the forge, its afterglows faded from bright orange to a dull red as it cooled. "

slackeningverb

/ˈslækənɪŋ/ /ˈslæknɪŋ/

To gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

"The pace slackened."

buzznoun

/bʌz/

A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

"Still feeling the buzz from the coffee, he pushed through the last of the homework."

setbacknoun

/ˈsɛtbæk/

An offset to the temperature setting of a thermostat to cover a period when more or less heating is required than usual.

"The thermostat's setback was set to 68 degrees for the overnight hours to conserve energy. "

radionuclidesnoun

/ˌreɪdioʊˈnuːklaɪdz/ /ˌreɪdiəˈnuːklaɪdz/

A radioactive nuclide

"The scientist studied the effects of various radionuclides on the growth of plants in the school lab. "

thermonuclearadjective

/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈnuːkliər/ /ˌθɜːrməˈnuːkliər/

Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.

"Scientists are researching thermonuclear reactions to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy source. "

superchargedverb

/ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒd/ /ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒəd/

To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.

"The mechanic supercharged the old car engine to give it more power for the steep hill. "

incensesverb

/ɪnˈsɛnsɪz/ /ˈɪnsɛnsɪz/

To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

"The arsonist incenses the pile of wood, watching the flames quickly rise. "

shiningverb

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

To emit light.

"The sun is shining brightly this morning. "

nervingverb

/ˈnɜːrvɪŋ/ /ˈnɜːvɪŋ/

To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

"The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march."

steam boilernoun

/ˈstiːm ˌbɔɪlər/

A boiler that is designed to produce steam.

"The steam boiler in the school's cafeteria heats the water to create steam for the kitchen. "