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Isomer
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
Compound with same composition but different structure and shape.
Magnetite
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A naturally magnetic mineral made of iron, magnesium, and oxygen. Magnesium is brown or black.
Aerosol
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A substance that is made of very small particles of a liquid or a solid mixed in a gas. Mist, which is made of very fine drops of water in air, is a naturally occurring aerosol.
Artificial
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
Made by humans rather than occurring as part of a natural process or living thing. An artificial sweetener is a chemical compound that is made in laboratory.
Chlorinate
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
To add chlorine to another substance. Drinking water and water in swimming pools is often chlorinated to kill any germs that might be present.
Gum
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A thick, sticky juice that is produced by some plants and trees. Gum dissolves in water and hardens when it is exposed to air.
Vinegar
Chemistry; Materials chemistry
A sour chemical compound that is made by the fermentation of a liquid that contains sugars.