▸ Specimen Drawer

Materials & Substances — Lesson 5

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marble

ˈmɑːrbəl

A hard stone that is usually white with colored veins, used in buildings and sculpture — the kitchen counter is made of marble.

The ancient temple was built of marble.

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metal

ˈmeṭəl

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and malleable, such as iron — she wore a necklace made of gold metal.

Iron is a common metal used in construction.

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mineral

ˈmɪnərəl

A naturally occurring, solid substance that is not organic, such as quartz — minerals are essential for maintaining good health.

Minerals are essential for maintaining good health.

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mixture

ˈmɪks.tʃɚ

A combination of two or more different substances, elements, or things mixed together — she added the mixture to the bowl.

This is a mixture of flour and sugar.

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mud

mʌd

Water soaked soil; soft wet earth — my shoes are covered in mud.

The dog ran through the mud and got dirty.

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oil

ɔɪl

A thick liquid that comes from under the ground or from plants, used for — olive oil is good for your health.

I need to change the oil in my car.

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organic

ɔːrˈɡænɪk

A fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter — this milk is certified organic.

I only buy organic vegetables from the local market.

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oxygen

ˈɑːksɪdʒən

A colourless, odourless gas that is essential for life and breathing — we need oxygen to survive.

We need oxygen to survive.

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pad

pæd

A number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge — I wrote my notes in my pad.

She placed a soft pad on the chair.

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paper

ˈpeɪpər

A thin, flat material made from wood or cloth, used for writing, printing, or — can you pass me some paper?

Can you pass me some paper?

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paste

peɪst

Any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency — mix flour and water to make paste.

Mix flour and water to make paste.

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plastic

ˈplæstɪk

Made of plastic — the chair is made of plastic.

I bought a plastic bag at the store.

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