to take in a liquid or other substance
A sponge is used to absorb water and liquids.
chemical
a substance created through a chemical process
Some chemicals will explode if you mix them together.
decrease
to become less in amount, size or number
In the fall, the amount of daylight decreases.
equivalent
being alike in quality, value, purpose or degree
1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.
erosion
the act or process where something is slowly reduced or destroyed over time by contact with water, wind, or ice
River erosion created the Grand Canyon.
evaporate
to cause something to change from a liquid into gaseous state
The boiling water had evaporated, causing the beans to burn.
operate
to control or handle something such as a machine
I’m not sure how to operate the new photocopier. Could you help me?
oxygen
a gas that has no color or smell and is needed to support life
Living organisms need oxygen to survive.
report
to officially tell someone in authority about something, such as a crime or accident
He reported the accident to the police.
sort
a group or class of similar things or people
What sort of car are you looking to buy?