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irradiate
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
To expose something to radiation in order to bring about a change in it. Meat is irradiated with gamma rays to kill bacteria.
magnetite
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A naturally magnetic mineral made of iron, magnesium, and oxygen. Magnesium is brown or black.
kerosene
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A light colored oil that is made from petroleum. It burns easily and is used as a fuel for lamps.
magnet
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A rock, piece of metal, or other object that attracts iron, steel, and some other metals and alloys.
magnetic
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
Having the properties of a magnet. A magnetic substance or object attracts iron and steel.
nitroglycerine
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A thick liquid that explodes easily. It is used to make dynamite and as a drug in medicine to treat heart disease.
nylon
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A strong, flexible substance that can be made into fibres, sheets, or bristles, and is used to make fabrics and plastics.
