Issues Now in the News 3e-Book 1 Unit 15 (E)
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세트공유
abundant
plentiful; having a lot
There was abundant evidence to support his theory.
biodegradable
able to be naturally broken down by bacteria or weathering into environmentally safe substances
It is safe and easily biodegradable.
brewing
the business or occupation of a brewer
He worked in the brewing industry.
by-product
a material produced in addition to the principal, intended product
Silver is a by-product of tin smelting.
cob
a corncob
What's the best way to cook corn on the cob?
condensate
a substance formed by condensation, such as a liquid from a vapour
It relates to the use of liquid condensate from a rendering plant as fertiliser ongrazing land.
convert
to switch something from one state, method or purpose to another
You should convert your American dollars into Korean won.
cost effective
being a good value
This will lead to the most cost effective solutions.
derived
coming from or based on something
Its name is derived from its shape.
discard
one that is discarded or rejected.
discard any foods that have come into contact with flood waters.
ear
the fruiting spike of a corn stalk, including both the seeds and protective structures
The corn is in full ear.
erosion
the process of being worn away by water, wind, or ice
We need to plant more trees to stop the erosion of the hillside.
ethanol
a flammable liquid derived from fermentation
Some farmers grow crops to specifically create ethanol.
feasible
possible; reasonable
Do you think this project is not feasible?
ferment
to cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which sugar is converted to CO2 and alcohol
The wine will be stronger if you let it ferment longer.
generate
to produce, cause, or be the reason for something
We may have to close that branch because it does not generate enough sales.
husk
an outer layer or covering
His mom gave him some juice in a coconut husk.
in charge of
reposible for, in control of
He was in charge of his father's printing works.
livestock
animals that are raised in a farm
livestock such as cows and pigs live in the farm.
organic
from or relating to living organisms
ly healthier, but they’re also better for the environment!
plant
a factory where something is made
The paper and plastic were sent to a recycling plant where they were made into new things.
propagate
to cause to spread out; to multiply
The wild flowers and herbs get cut before they have a chance to flower and propagate.
refinery
a factory for separating and cleaning crude oil and natural gas
Oil and gas move to a factory called a refinery to be prepared.
residual
remaining after the main product is taken out or separated
residual oil is oil that does not move when fluids are flowed through the rock in normal conditions.
revenue
the money a business collects in exchange for goods or services
The revenue from her income property was not sufficient to cover her expenses.
stalk
the main stem of a plant
The corn stalk is ten feet tall.
substantial
of a considerable size or amount
He is a very rich man with a substantial amount of money and wealth.
to the tune of
roughly; about; as much as; to the approximate sum orextent of.
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of two million dollars.
utilize
to make use of; to use
She utilized her negotiation skills to get the contract.
yeast
an organism that promotes fermentation, and is used in the making of alcoholic liquors and in baking
You must be careful not to use too much yeast, otherwise the bread will grow too big.
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