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Terms in physics and chemistry in English. English nouns on the topic “Physical phenomena, characteristics”. Brief glossary of technical terms

The dictionary contains about 75,000 terms in all areas of modern physics, both classical and modern.
The dictionary is intended for a wide range of scientists, engineers, teachers, students and translators. It can be used as a teaching and reference tool in universities, institutes and colleges for students to master English scientific terminology.

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autoregression mat. autoregression
auto-adjustment automatic control
autoresonance m. autoresonance
abstract m. author’s abstract (of scientific paper)
autorotation autorotation ~ main rotor autorotation of a rotor
auto sync. self-synchronization ~ waves self-synchronization of waves
autosoliton m. autosoliton ~ Rossby autosoliton
autostereoscopy autostereoscopy
autostructure autostructure, self-sustained dissipative structure
agglomerate m. agglomerate, sinter
agglomeration agglomeration.


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    Brief glossary of technical terms

    We have tried to collect the terms that are most often found in the work of an engineer. Of course, we have covered only the basic vocabulary. If you want to learn English in a narrower engineering field, this can be done on ours. Whether you are a structural engineer or an electrical engineer, we will select the right materials for your industry.

    If you know the basic terminology, scroll to the end of the article: we have collected 33 cows of useful resources for you that will be useful for developing your listening and reading skills. Plus, our list of vlogs, podcasts, series, and courses will help keep learning fun.

    General terminology

    To begin with, let's analyze the names of engineering industries and the names of some positions.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    engineeringengineering
    mechanical engineeringengineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, design of mechanical systems
    electrical engineeringelectromechanics, technical design of electrical circuits
    civil engineeringdesign and construction of civil facilities
    structural engineeringindustrial building design / building design
    biomedical engineeringbiomedical engineering
    chemical engineeringchemical engineering
    software engineeringsoftware engineering
    systems engineeringsystems engineering
    an engineerengineer, designer
    an engineering technicianengineering worker

    Design

    Let's move on to the basic set of words, which is necessary for drawing up drawings and diagrams.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    design informationdesign information
    a design solutiondesign and technical solution
    an itemdetail, product, unit
    sizesize
    scalescale
    CAD /kæd/ (computer-aided design)computer-aided design system
    specificationsspecifications
    technical requirementsspecifications, requirements
    to overdesignoverdesign
    Blueprints
    a drawing (dwg for short)drawing, diagram
    a blueprintblue (copy of drawing)
    a detail drawingdetailed drawing
    a general arrangement drawinggeneral arrangement drawing, general scheme
    a preliminary drawingsketch, preliminary drawing
    a working drawingdraft scheme, working drawing
    schematicsschematic drawing, plan
    a drawing boardtablet, drawing board
    to draw up a drawingmake a drawing

    measurements

    The following lexical set will help to carry out measurements, correctly indicating the radius of the circle and the error in English.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    a measurementmeasurement, calculation, system of measures
    calculationscalculations, calculations
    dimensions (abbreviated dims)dimensions
    linear dimensionslinear dimensions
    a directiondirection
    a tape measuremeasuring tape
    a theodolitegoniometer
    an anglecorner
    a degreedegree
    a grademetric degree
    diameterdiameter
    a radius (plural: radii)radius
    circumferenceperimeter, circumference
    a constantconstant
    a surfacesurface
    a facefront surface
    a circlecircle
    a concentric circleconcentric circle
    a curved linecurved line
    extremeextreme point
    a spandistance between objects
    distancedistance
    lengthlength
    heightheight
    widthwidth
    thicknessthickness
    areasquare
    cross-sectional areacross-sectional area
    surface areasurface area
    massweight
    weightweight
    volumevolume
    densitydensity
    externalexternal
    internalinterior
    horizontalhorizontal
    verticalvertical
    flatflat
    smoothsmooth, even
    inclinedinclined, at an angle
    to measureto measure
    to increaseincrease
    to decreasereduce
    Accuracy of measurements
    dimensional accuracyaccuracy of measurements
    precisionaccuracy
    a deviationdeviation
    toleranceerror
    a rounding errorrounding error
    performance gapinequality in performance
    tight tolerance = close tolerancesmall tolerance
    loose tolerancewide-range acceptable error
    negligibleinsignificant
    imprecise/inaccurateinaccurate
    permissibleadmissible
    within tolerancewithin allowable values
    outside toleranceout of bounds
    approximatelyapproximately
    to varyvary
    round up or downround up or down
    Location
    locatinglocation
    a centrelinecenter line, center line
    an offsetbias
    centre-to-centredistance between centers/axes
    a reference pointreference point, starting point
    a gridnet
    a gridlinegrid line
    a diagonaldiagonal
    perpendicular toperpendicular to
    to set outmark position
    to locatelocate, locate
    to run parallel withparallel
    to intersect atintersect at

    Material Technology

    Working with wood, concrete or metals, a concise dictionary of materials technology will help.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    an elementelement
    a compoundcompound
    chemical compositionchemical composition
    constituentsconstituents
    a chemical reactionchemical reaction
    a mixturemixture
    an alloyadmixture
    a coefficientcoefficient
    non-metals (carbon, silicon)non-metals (coal, silicon)
    metals (iron, copper):
    • ferrous metals
    • non-ferrous metals
    metals (iron, copper):
    • metals containing iron
    • iron-free metals
    precious metala precious metal
    raw materials:
    • powder, fine particles
    • a pellet
    • a fiber
    raw materials:
    • powder, fine particles
    • granule
    • fiber
    steel:
    • carbon steel
    • alloy steel
    • stainless steel
    • tool steel
    • high speed steel
    steel:
    • carbon steel
    • alloy steel
    • stainless steel
    • tool steel
    • high speed steel
    a composite materialcomposite material
    a reinforcing materialreinforcing material
    a matrixbinder, solution
    carbon fibercarbon fiber
    fibreglassfiberglass
    moltenmolten, liquid
    to disintegratedivide into parts
    to flowflow
    to covercover
    to meltmelt
    to rustrust
    Polymers
    a natural polymernatural polymer
    a synthetic polymersynthetic polymer
    thermoplastics:
    • acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
    • polycarbonate
    • polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    thermoplastics:
    • acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS plastic)
    • polycarbonate
    • polyvinyl chloride
    thermosetting plastics = thermosets:
    • epoxy resin
    • polyimide
    thermoplastics:
    • epoxy resin (rubber)
    • polyimide
    an elastomerelastomer
    rubberrubber
    latexrubber
    Minerals and ceramic materials
    a mineralmineral
    ceramicsceramics
    oreore mineral
    an abrasive materialabrasive
    clayclay
    a kilnkiln
    glass:
    • float glass
    • safety glass
    • toughened glass = tempered glass
    • laminated glass
    glass:
    • sheet glass
    • shatterproof safety glass
    • tempered high strength glass
    • laminated safety glass
    organicorganic
    organicinorganic
    to annealheat up, burn
    Concrete
    concreteconcrete
    cementcement
    sandsand
    gravelgravel
    fine aggregatefine aggregate
    coarse aggregatecoarse aggregate
    concrete mix designselection of the composition of the concrete mixture
    batchingdosing
    an additiveadditive
    a retardersetting retarder (concrete)
    reinforced concretereinforced concrete
    reinforcing barsfittings
    formwork = shutteringformwork
    to cast concretelay concrete mix
    Wood
    wood:
    • hardwood
    • softwood
    wood:
    • hardwood
    • softwood
    solid wood:
    • grain
    • knots /nɒts/
    solid wood:
    • bitches
    engineered wood:
    • a particle board = chipboard and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
    • a oriented strand board (OSB)
    • a glue-laminated section (glulam for short)
    composite wood material:
    • medium density fibreboard (MDF/Fibreboard)
    • oriented strand board (OSB)
    • glued laminated timber
    plywoodplywood
    timber = lumberlumber
    a sawmillsawmill
    resintree resin
    stress-gradedsorted by strength
    to sawto nag
    Material properties
    material propertiesmaterial properties
    thermal propertiesthermal properties
    a thermal insulatorthermal insulation material
    a coefficient of thermal expansioncoefficient of thermal expansion
    a coefficient of linear expansioncoefficient of linear thermal expansion
    tension strengthtensile strength
    compressive strengthcompressive strength
    deformationdeformation
    elongationstretching
    extensionextension
    hardeninghardening
    corrosioncorrosion
    resistanceresistance
    elasticityelasticity, resilience
    ductilityelasticity, pliability
    plasticityplastic
    hardness:
    • scratch hardness
    • indentation hardness
    strength:
    • scratch resistance hardness
    • indentometric hardness, indentation hardness
    durabilityservice life, wear resistance
    fatiguewear
    fracture toughnessfracture resistance
    thermal conductivitythermal conductivity
    stiffhard, inelastic
    brittlefragile, fragile
    malleablemalleable
    ductileviscous
    to conductpass, skip
    to fracturecrack, burst
    to resist wearbe resistant to wear

    Production and assembly

    Making and assembling appliances, furniture from parts is a task not only for a talented engineer, but also for everyone who started repairs with their own hands.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    manufacturingproduction, manufacturing
    machiningmachining, machining
    computer aided design (CAD) / computer aided manufacturing (CAM)computer-aided design system / computer-aided production system
    a workpiecedetail, workpiece
    a blankbillet
    blankingblank cutting
    drillingdrilling, drilling
    grindinggrinding, sharpening
    punchingperforation
    cutting:
    • flame-cutting
    • guillotining
    • plasma cutting
    • laser cutting
    cutting:
    • flame cutting
    • cutting with guillotine shears
    • plasma cutting
    • laser cutting
    tools for cutting:
    • a machine tool
    • a circular saw
    • a band saw
    • a power hacksaw
    • a milling machine
    • a later
    • a waterjet
    • a cutting disc
    • an abrasive wheel
    cutting tools:
    • metal cutting machine
    • a circular saw
    • band-saw
    • hacksaw
    • milling machine
    • lathe
    • water jet cutting machine
    • circular knife
    • grinding wheel, grinding wheel
    swarf = chipsmetal shavings, sawdust
    assemblyassembly
    a jointconnection, joint
    an edgefacet
    a ridgeedge
    a rebategroove, groove
    a helical groovescrew groove, spiral groove
    a threadscrew thread
    a tongue-and-groove jointcleat"
    a cavity = voidcavity, cavity
    through holethrough hole
    a blind holeblind hole
    chamferedoblique
    pointedpointed, pointed
    proud = raisedconvex
    recessedrecessed, flush-mounted
    toothedjagged
    flush withflush with, flush with
    to slot intofasten in a groove
    to screw intoscrew in
    to taperconstrict, cone
    to machinemachine, machine
    to rotate = to spinrotate
    Fasteners
    a boltbolt
    a nut (here)screw
    washer:
    • a flat washer = a plain washer
    • a spring washer
    washer:
    • flat washer
    • spring washer
    screw:
    • a slot head screw
    • a crosshead screw
    • a machine screw
    • a grub screw = a set screw
    screw, screw:
    • slotted screw
    • Phillips head screw
    • small fixing screw
    • set screw, safety screw
    a self-tapping screwself-tapping screw, self-tapping screw
    a screw anchordowel
    a rivet:
    • a solid rivet
    • a blind rivet = a pop rivet
    rivet:
    • solid rivet
    • blind rivet, rivet for one-sided setting
    tools for fastening:
    • a spanner = a wrench
    • a hex key
    • a torque wrench
    • a screwdriver
    • pliers
    • a rivet gun
    fastener tools:
    • wrench
    • hex key
    • torque wrench
    • screwdriver
    • pliers
    • hand tool for setting rivets, riveter
    to tighten (here)screw tight, tighten
    to loosenloosen
    to work looseloosen
    to screw intwist, screw
    Permanent connections
    welding:
    • resistance welding
    • spot welding
    • seam welding
    • ultrasonic welding
    • shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) = arc welding = stick welding
    • gas welding
    welding:
    • contact electric welding
    • spot welding
    • seam welding
    • ultrasonic welding
    • metal arc welding
    • gas welding
    brazinghard soldering
    solderingsoft soldering
    Adhesiveadhesive
    a solventsolvent
    to weldweld, brew
    to fusealloy
    to wasteevaporate, evaporate

    Energy and temperature

    Forms of energy, temperature measurement - in the next collection of terms.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    Energy
    energy:
    • kinetic energy
    • thermal energy
    • electrical energy
    • sound energy
    • light energy
    • chemical energy
    • nuclear energy
    energy:
    • kinetic energy
    • thermal energy, thermal energy
    • electricity
    • sound energy, acoustic energy
    • light energy
    • chemical energy
    • atomic energy, nuclear energy
    energy efficiencyefficiency factor (COP)
    energy sourceenergy source
    waste energywasted energy
    a joulejoule
    a wattwatt
    wattagepower in watts
    Temperature
    temperaturetemperature
    heatwarm
    vaporsteam
    degrees Celsiusdegrees Celsius
    heat capacityheat capacity
    heat transferheat exchange, heat transfer
    a heating systemheating system
    a convectorRadiator
    endothermicendothermic
    exothermicexothermic

    Water supply

    The next section focuses on piping networks and fluid handling.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    liquidliquid
    water supplywater supply
    pipe workpipeline network
    a mainmain pipe
    a drainsewer pipe, drainage pipe
    sewerssewerage
    a hosehose
    a pumppump, pump
    a turbineturbine
    a valvevalve
    pressurepressure
    a pressure gaugepressure gauge, manometer
    pressure differentialpressure drop
    fluid dynamicsdynamics of liquids and gases, fluid dynamics
    to flowflow

    Mechanisms

    Let's move on to engines, motors and gears.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    anengine:
    • a petrol engine
    • a diesel engine
    • a jet engine
    engine:
    • Gas engine
    • diesel engine
    • jet engine
    an internal combustion engineinternal combustion engine
    an electric motorelectric motor
    thrustreactive driving force, thrust
    a fuel injectorfuel injector
    transmissiontransmission, transmission
    a gear = a gear wheel:
    • a spur gear
    • a helical gear
    • a bevel gear
    • a crown gear
    • a worm gear
    gear, cogwheel:
    • spur gear
    • helical gear
    • bevel gear
    • ring gear
    • worm gear
    a gear traingear set, gear train
    a chainchain
    chain drivechain drive, chain drive
    a wire ropecable
    a crankshaftcrankshaft, crankshaft
    a flywheelflywheel
    reciprocating motionreciprocating motion
    rotary motionrotary motion
    to interlockconnect, connect
    to mesh togetherto get hooked, to get hooked

    Electricity

    Collect electrical circuit and measure the frequency alternating current the last section of our brief technical vocabulary will help.

    Word/PhraseTranslation
    current:
    • direct current (DC)
    • alternating current (AC)
    current:
    • D.C.
    • alternating current
    voltagevoltage
    resistanceresistance
    an ampereampere
    an electric chargeelectric charge
    a charge carriercharge carrier, current carrier
    an electromotive force (EMF)electromotive force (EMF)
    a voltvolt
    an ohmohm
    a devicedevice
    an appliancedevice
    an electrical insulatorelectrical insulator
    installationinstallation
    power ratingrated power, maximum allowed power
    electric shockhit electric shock, electric shock
    technical failuretechnical failure, malfunction
    Power supply
    electrical supplypower supply, power supply
    mains electricitymains electricity
    a power gridpower grid, power grid
    frequencyfrequency
    a hertz (Hz)hertz
    AC generationalternating current generation
    field coilelectromagnetic coil, inductor
    electromagnetic inductionelectromagnetic induction
    a power stationpower station
    a power line = a transmission linepower line
    a generatorgenerator
    a rechargeable batteryrechargeable battery, accumulator
    to chargecharge
    Electrical circuit
    an electrical circuitelectrical circuit
    a parallel circuitparallel circuit
    a series circuitseries circuit
    a conductorconductor
    a semiconductorsemiconductor
    a switchboardswitchboard
    switchgeardistribution equipment
    a power socketpower outlet
    an electric wireelectrical wire, electrical wire
    a strandstranded wire
    extra-high voltage (EHV)extra high voltage
    to earthground
    to switch oninclude
    to switch offturn off

    Useful Resources

    The time has come for those same 33 resources that they promised to provide earlier.

    force force
    power [ˈpaʊə] energy
    strength force
    speed speed
    size size
    length length
    color (colour) [ˈkʌlə] color
    shape (form) [ʃeɪp] form
    temperature [ˈtɛmprɪʧə] temperature
    capacity capacity
    volume [ˈvɒljʊm] volume
    mass weight
    weight weight
    smell smell
    pace pace
    contrast [ˈkɒntrɑːst] contrast
    absence [ˈæbsəns] absence
    presence [ˈprɛzns] presence
    state state (e.g. substances)
    noise noise
    resistance resistance
    tension [ˈtɛnʃən] tension, tension
    kg [ˈkɪləʊgræm] kilogram
    meter [ˈmiːtə] meter
    inch [ɪnʧ] inch
    miles mile
    pounds lb.
    foot foot

    Examples:

    In the examples, not all possible meanings of words are given, but only one or two basic ones related to a given part of speech and topic. If you want to know more meanings and examples, use online dictionaries and translators.

    • force- force

    physical force - physical force

    May the Force be with you - May the Force be with you

    • power– energy

    nuclear power - nuclear energy

    The power is low - The energy (charge) level is low

    • strength- force

    to develop strength - develop strength

    • speed- speed

    to increase speed - increase speed

    to decrease speed - reduce speed

    • size- size

    What is your size? - What is your size?

    • length- length

    The plank is two meters in length - The length of the board is two meters

    • color (colour)- color

    What color are your eyes? - What color are your eyes?

    • shapes(form) - form

    The room is oval in shape - Oval-shaped room

    The cake is in the shape of a hedgehog - The cake is made in the shape of a hedgehog

    • temperature- temperature

    The doctor took my temperature - The doctor took my temperature

    • capacity– capacity

    What is the capacity of the elevator? What is the capacity of the elevator?

    • volume- volume

    These two vessels are equal in volume - These two vessels have equal volume

    • mass- weight

    sticky shapeless mass - sticky shapeless mass

    mass of the body - body mass (physical)

    • weight- weight

    excessive weight - overweight

    to lose \ gain weight - lose \ gain weight

    • smell- smell

    I love the smell of oranges - I love the smell of oranges

    • pace- pace

    She is running at a slow \ fast pace - She runs at a slow \ fast pace

    The pace of modern life - Tempo modern life

    • contrast– contrast

    The artist uses contrast between light and darkness - The artist uses the contrast between light and shadow

    • absense- absence

    The teacher was surprised by my absence - The teacher was surprised by my absence

    • presence– presence

    Watch your language in the presence of adults - Watch your speech in the presence of adults

    • state– state (e.g. substances)

    to be in a state of readiness - to be in a state of readiness

    • noise- noise

    to make noise - make noise

    • resistance- resistance

    The squad met heavy resistance - The platoon met strong resistance

    Copper has low resistance - Copper has low resistance

    • tension- tension, tension

    We could feel the tension in the room - Tension was felt in the room

    the tension of a rope - rope tension

    • kg– kilogram

    A kilogram is equal to one thousand grams - A kilogram is equal to a thousand grams.

    • meter- meter

    The house is about five meters tall - The height of the house is about five meters

    • inch- inch

    One inch is approximately two point five centimeters - An inch is approximately two and five tenths of a centimeter

    • miles- mile

    We traveled over miles of dirt road - We drove miles of dirt road

    • pounds- pound

    My cat is seven pounds - My cat weighs seven pounds

    • foot- foot

    One foot is twelve inches - One foot is equal to twelve inches

    Notes:

    1. Beyond the noun smell(smell) is also a verb to smell, which means 1) to smell, 2) to smell.
    2. Word tension can mean not only "tension" in physical sense, but also “tension” in a figurative sense (difficult relationship): There is some serious tension between them. “There is serious tension between them.

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