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Term | Definition |
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Metal Fatigue | The progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when a material is subjected to cyclic loadings. |
Hard science | The harder part of science (some people say) like physics and chemistry |
Soft science | The softer part of science (some people say) like anthropology and psychology |
Foreseeable | Predictable |
Bland | Not having a strong taste |
Decide | Determine |
Produce | Yield |
Discern | To understand sth that is not clear |
Attachment | A strong feeling of affection for sth/stb |
Notation | (tákn kerfi) A system of signs or symbols used to represent information, especially in mathematics, science and music |
Lay out | To present a plan/argument clearly |
Chronicle | Record events in order of which they happened |
Verify | To check if sth is true or accurate |
Discipline | An area of knowledge, taught in university |
Question | To have doubts or suspicions about sth |
Address | Deal with a matter / problem |
Inextricably | Unable to be separated or escaped from |
Delve into | Try hard to find more info about sth |
Technophile | A person who is enthusiastic about new technology. |
Technophobes | A person who fears, dislikes, or avoids new technology. |
Module | Independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure |
Outside chance | A small probability, but a conceiveable one |
Esoteric | Hidden |
Bombardment | a continuous attack with bombs or sth |
Congenical | Born with |
Shun | Avoid |
Obsolete | Old school |
State of the art | First class |
Bargain | an agreement between two or more people or groups as to what each will do for the other. |