simulant

/ˈsɪmjələnt/ /ˈsɪmjʊlənt/

Meanings

noun

Something that simulates something else such as, for example, a gemstone.

Examples :

"Due to its low cost and close visual likeness to diamond, cubic zirconia has remained the most gemologically and economically important diamond simulant since 1976."

adjective

Simulating, replacing, or having the form or appearance of something else.

Examples :

"The astronaut training program uses a simulant lunar surface to prepare for missions to the Moon. "

appearance material science technology

Related Words

simulates verb

/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪts/ /ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

"We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter."

economically adverb

/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkli/ /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkli/

(manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly

"To save money, Maria cooked economically, using only the ingredients she already had. "

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

simulating verb

/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɪməˌleɪtɪŋ/

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

"We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter."

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

gemstone noun

/ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/

A gem, usually made of minerals.

"The jeweler carefully polished the emerald, a beautiful green gemstone. "

zirconia noun

/zɜrˈkoʊniə/ /zərˈkoʊniə/

The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.

"The laboratory technician used a small amount of zirconia powder to make the special light for the demonstration. "

replacing verb

/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/ /riˈpleɪsɪŋ/

To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back

"After reading the book, she was carefully replacing it on the bookshelf. "

astronaut noun

/ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/

A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

"The astronaut trained for years before her mission to the moon. "

likeness noun

/ˈlaɪknəs/

The state or quality of being like or alike

"The remarkable likeness between the twins often confuses their teachers. "