a discovery or achievement that allows progress
The breakthroughs in computer technology over the past twenty years have helped humankind improve speed in communication.
describe
to give an account in words
The detectives asked the witness to describe the suspect.
experiment
a test for the purpose of discovering something unknown
The scientist conducted many experiments before reaching a conclusion.
germ
a bacterium, virus, or other tiny disease-causing organism
Cover your mouth when you cough. I don't want your germs.
mold
a fungus that grows on materials
We can not eat the bread because there is mold growing on it.
Nobel Prize
a Swedish and international monetary prize awarded yearly in medicine, physics, economics, literature, chemistry, and peace
The Nobel Prize is awarded in six categories.
penicillin
an antibiotic of low toxicity, produced naturally by molds, that is used to treat many illnesses penicillin is used to treat many diseases.
solve
to find a solution or answer to a problem
The code was too difficult for us to solve.
theory
an idea about how something works
We talked about Einstein’s theory of relativity in class.
therefore
for that reason or cause
I've decided to take a year off and write a book. therefore, I will not be renewing my contract.