a way of applying or method of applying or using
Scientific discoveries have many applications in everyday life.
base
any compound that can react with an acid to form a salt
In chemistry, a base is a substance that can accept protons.
cation
a positively charged ion
Cations have a positive charge because there are more protons than electrons.
composition
the makeup of a thing or person
Because the chemical composition of the solution was unknown, the researchers were reluctant to mix it with any other solution.
corrosive
causing damage by chemical action
Household bleach is a strong corrosive that can burn or irritate the skin.
demonstrate
to display, to prove
Arriving to work on time everyday demonstrated the new secretary's sense of responsibility.
equated
to make equal or equivalent
Wisdom and knowledge cannot be equated.
fundamentals
the main or most important rules or parts
It is important to teach children the fundamentals of math.
interchangeably
that can be put or used in place of each other
Many students use the words "exchange student" and "foreign student" interchangeably.
limitations
the act of controlling and especially reducing something
Living in the city has many limitations for large families.
neutralization
to destroy the distinctive or active properties of
The reaction between acids and bases is called neutralization.
noted
a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference
While counting the beads, he noted there were very few red ones.
noticed
to see or become aware of something or someone
While walking around the block, I noticed a strange car parked by the school.
proclaimed
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive
I wore the bright red button that proclaimed my choice for the presidency.
proposed
to offer or state a possible plan or action for other people to consider
I propose that we delay our plans to build the new complex until we have sufficient funding.
pungent
describes a very strong smell or taste
Vinegar has a very pungent smell.
responsible
expected or obliged to account for something or to someone
He is responsible for alerting the president of all possible invasions.
slippery
wet, smooth or oily so that it slides easily or causes something to slide
After the snow fall, the road was very slippery and made it difficult to drive.
texture
the quality of something that can be decided by touch
The queen liked the texture of silk and ordered all her blankets to be made of this material.
uncovered
to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else
While working in her garden, she uncovered an antique statue.