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9Sci CH14
9th Science CH14 Useful Materials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alloy | a mixture consisting of a metal and one or more elements |
| amalgam | an alloy containing the element mercury; for example, dental fillings are amalgam |
| ceramic | a material made from dried clay or claylike mixtures |
| cermet | a tough, heat-resistant material that has the properties of both a ceramic and an alloy |
| composite | a mixture of two materials, one of which is embedded in the other |
| glass | a ceramic mixture with no regular crystal structures |
| plastic | polymer-based material that can be easily molded |
| synthetic fiber | a thin strand of synthetic polymer that can be woven into fabrics; examples include nylon and Kevlar fibers |