something added to a substance to improve it or to preserve it
Because of the additive, the paint was fresh for more than 20 years.
appliances
an electrical machine that is used in the home
Most apartments in the United States are supplied with appliances.
compounds
to make by combining parts or elements compounds are two or more elements that are bonded together.
disposable
intended to be thrown away after use
When people have a picnic, they prefer to use disposable plates.
durable
able to last a long time without being damaged durable items in the house include such items as appliances and furniture.
extrusion
the process in which plastic films and bags are made extrusion produces items such as adhesive tape and wire insulation.
fibers
a slender, threadlike structure made from a mineral or synthetically
The thieves were caught because the police was able to trace the cloth fibers found at the scene of the crime.
granules
a small grain-like piece of something
Granule is a generic term used for a small particle or grain
hazardous
risky or dangerous
Drinking too much alcohol can be hazardous to your health.
hydrocarbon
any compound containing only hydrogen and carbon
Natural hydrocarbons are found in crude oil.
insulators
a device for protecting and supporting electric wires
In most modern homes, you will not see exposed wires because they have been covered with insulators.
molded
to form into a shape
The children molded the big piece of clay into a artistic masterpiece.
molded
to form into a shape
The children molded the big piece of clay into a artistic masterpiece.
monomers
a simple molecule that can form polymers by combining with identical or similar molecules
When two monomers are chemically bonded, they make a polymer.
pellets
a small hard ball or tube-shaped piece of any substance
The little boy, unknowingly, shot pellets from his toy gun, which killed the bird.
polymers
a chemical substance consisting of large molecules made from many smaller and simpler molecules polymers are consist of natural and synthetic materials which are used for a variety of purposes.
synthetic
describes products that are made from artificial substances synthetic tennis strings are more affordable than natural gut tennis strings.
thermoplastics
a type of plastic that can be melted and reformed thermoplastics get their name from the fact that they can be melted and reshaped and then frozen again.
thermosets
a type of plastic that can not be melted and reformed
Thermoset material is stronger than thermoplastic material and, therefore, are used in making work surfaces.
utensils
any implement or container ordinarily used as in a kitchen
People of different cultures use different eating utensils; Koreans use chopsticks and spoon, and Americans use forks, knives, and spoons.