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indium

/ˈɪndi.əm/

Meanings
noun
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

Examples :

"The factory uses indium to create special coatings for electronic devices because it's a soft, silvery-white metal that conducts electricity well. "
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Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

Illustration element

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

Illustration coatings

coatings noun

/ˈkəʊtɪŋz/ /ˈkoʊtɪŋz/

A thin outer layer.

"They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather."

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

Illustration conducts

conducts noun

/kənˈdʌkts/ /ˈkɑndʌkts/

The act or method of controlling or directing

"Example Sentence: "The teacher praises students whose conducts in class are respectful and cooperative." "

Illustration silvery

silvery adjective

/ˈsɪlvəɹi/

Resembling silver in color, shiny white.

"The fish flashed its silvery scales as it jumped out of the water. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration factory

factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

Illustration devices

devices noun

/dɪˈvaɪsɪz/

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."