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59 Cards in this Set
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durable |
lasts a long time |
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alloy |
material composed of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal. |
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copper |
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also |
other word are: too, even, in addition, moreover, as well. |
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renewable energy |
an infinite power supply by environment friendly energy recovery |
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electric converter |
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conductive ink |
ink that can conduct electricity in a printed object |
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speaker |
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chemistry |
a science that studies the structure and change of matter |
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polymer |
a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits
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irradiation |
an x-ray machine produces a lot of irradiation |
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piezoelectricity |
when solid objects are changing their shape caused by electricity |
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opaque |
like blurred |
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to suggest |
to hint at something |
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a switch |
can turn on/off a lamp |
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headphones |
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conductive ink |
its a special ink which could conduct electricity |
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thermochromic pigments |
its a substance which turns the colour when its getting warm |
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vehicle |
a think that can move on its own |
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baby bottle |
to have information about a topic |
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copper tape |
the top layer of an object |
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paper |
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OLED |
organic light-emitting diode |
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touch sensor |
mechanism that contains a button and a switch |
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gold |
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strain |
measure of how much the material deforms when force is applied to |
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actuators |
type of motor that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system |
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fold |
to bend something over upon itself |
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a window |
opening in the wall to have a look outside |
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scientist |
someone researching |
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patent |
exclusive right to save ones intellectual property |
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particle |
extremely small component of matter |
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wire |
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circuit |
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Opaque |
not able to be seen through, not transparent |
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Tinker |
an act of attempting to repair something |
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semiconductor |
a solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals |
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Knowledge |
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject |
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Diffusing |
Physics Intermingle with another substance by movement, typically in a specified direction or at specified speed. |
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Curious |
Eager to know or learn something. |
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Musical instrument |
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Open Materials |
A collectively generated database of do-it-yourself information on smart materials |
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electroluminescent materials |
emits light when electric current is applied to them |
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thermochromic materials |
changes colour as temperature changes |
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shape-memory alloys |
if the temperature changes, the shape can return to its original state after bending it |
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polymer |
a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many |
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resistive touchscreen |
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conductor |
A conductor allows electric current to flow thru itself. |
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Patch |
A small piece of material used to repair a tear, cover a hole, or strengthen a weak place. |
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Lead |
A heavy, soft, gray metal that can be shaped easily. |
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Rust |
Red coating formed on iron when exposed to air and moisture. |
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Applause |
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Flexible |
elastic; able to easily modified |
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a pump |
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Ohm's law |
U = R * I |
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a valve |
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amplifiers |
it makes the sound in the car |
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circuit board |
On this board are a lot of electronicial components for the car |
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Radar detectors |
It warns you if there is a pet on the street and you wouldn't see it, because it's night. |
