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Materials Chemistry
Vocabulary for Chapter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cement | fired mixture of clay and limestone |
| ceramics | art of creating useful and artistic clay objects, fine china, porcelain, bricks |
| clay | formed from the decomposition of rocks that contain the mineral, feldspar |
| concrete | cement and sand/gravel |
| diatomaceous earth | Remains of water plants; used for filters and is abrasive |
| limestone | calcium carbonate (calcium, carbon and oxygen) |
| mineral | natural chemical compound |
| silica | silicon dioxide (silicon and oxygen) |
| diatoms | microscopic water plants; form slimy coatings on underwater rocks, boats |