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Engineering

20 Words

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robotics
1.
ro
bo
tics
Noun

an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

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robot
2.
ro
bot
Noun

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

The factory uses a robot to assemble parts with precision.

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sensor
3.
sen
sor
Noun

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

The temperature sensor measures the heat in the environment to adjust the heating system.

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electronics
4.
e
lect
ro
nics
Noun

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

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high technology
Noun

advanced and sophisticated use of cutting-edge scientific and engineering principles

High technology solutions have revolutionized communication with the advent of smartphones and the internet.

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chemical engineering
6.
chemical engineering
Noun

the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems

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civil engineering
7.
civil engineering
Noun

a field of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc.

Civil engineering plays a crucial role in urban development and city planning.

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electrical engineering
8.
electrical engineering
Noun

a branch of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

Electrical engineering is crucial in the design and development of electrical power systems for homes, industries, and cities.

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mechanical engineering
9.
mechanical engineering
Noun

a branch of engineering that involves the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems

Mechanical engineering is central to the design and development of engines for automobiles, airplanes, and other transportation vehicles.

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adapter
10.
a
dap
ter
Noun

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

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prototype
11.
pro
to
type
Noun

something or someone that is the most common example of a particular group, class, etc.

His style of leadership became the prototype for the company’s future managers.

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12.
pho
to
cell
Noun

a device that detects or measures light, commonly used to automatically control lighting or to trigger other electronic devices based on changes in ambient light levels

Streetlights equipped with photocells illuminate automatically as daylight diminishes and turn off at dawn.

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hydraulics
13.
hyd
rau
lics
Noun

a branch of science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids, particularly their behavior in confined spaces and under pressure

Many agricultural implements, like tractors and plows, use hydraulics for performing various tasks on the field.

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machinery
14.
ma
chi
ne
ry
Noun

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line.

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nanotechnology
15.
na
no
tech
no
lo
gy
Noun

the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

Nanotechnology is used to create stronger materials.

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automation
16.
au
to
ma
tion
Noun

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

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mechanism
17.
me
cha
ni
sm
Noun

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

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pump
18.
pump
Verb

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.

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washer
19.
wa
sher
Noun

a machine that cleans clothes, linens, or similar items automatically

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weld
20.
weld
Verb

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

He carefully welded the steel beams to create a sturdy frame.

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