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Reading for Today 9
Chapter 9 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nature (N) | everything in the physical world that is not controlled by humans, such as wild plants and animals, earth and rocks, and the weather |
| universe (N) | a world or an area of space that is different from the one we are in |
| astronomy (N) | the scientific study of the stars and planets |
| centuries (N) | periods of 100 years |
| a large scale (adj + N) | involving large numbers or a large area; extensive. |
| considerable (adj ) | fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important |
| applications (N) | the practical purpose for which a machine, idea etc can be used, or a situation when this is used |
| spinoff (N) | an unexpected but useful result of something, that happens in addition to the intended result |
| buildup (N) | an increase over a period of time |
| detect (V) | to notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear etc |
| toxic (adj) | containing poison, or caused by poisonous substances |
| harmless (adj) | unable or unlikely to hurt anyone or cause damage |
| hazard (N) | something that may be dangerous, or cause accidents or problems |
| affordably (adv) | cheap enough for most people to be able to purchase |
| remote (adj) | far away, either in distance or time |
| scarce (adj) | when there is not very much of something available |
| extensive (adj) | containing or dealing with a lot of information and details |
| eliminate (V) | to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted |
| durable (adj) | staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot |
| translucent (adj) | not transparent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through |
| fatigue (N) | very great tiredness |
| funding (N) | money that is provided by an organization for a particular purpose |
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