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B2 · Science & technology

B2 · Ciencia y tecnología

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generate(verb)
/ˈdʒenəreɪt/
generar, producir, suscitar
to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas
The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees
El nuevo programa de formación generó mucho interés entre los empleados.
The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company
Sinónimoscreateproduceyieldcausedevelopform
Antónimosdestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecrease
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detect(verb)
/dɪˈtekt/
detectar
to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
Las pruebas están diseñadas para detectar la enfermedad de forma temprana.
Sinónimosdiscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncover
Antónimosmissoverlookignoreneglect
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wire(noun)
/ˈwaɪər/
alambre
metal in the form of thin thread ; a piece of this
In front of my house is a wire fence.
Delante de mi casa hay una valla de alambre.
The box was fastened with a rusty wire.
Sinónimoscablestrandfilamentthread
Antónimosropefibercord
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cell(noun)
/sel/
célula
the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .
All plants and animals are made up of cells that can only be seen under a microscope.
Todas las plantas y animales están formados por células que solo se pueden ver con un microscopio.
Sinónimoscompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cell
Antónimosfreedomopen spacerelease
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melt(verb)
/melt/
derretir
to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
The snow showed no sign of melting.
La nieve no mostraba signos de derretirse.
First, melt two ounces of butter.
Sinónimosdissolveliquefythawsoftenfuse
Antónimosfreezesolidifyhardencongeal
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observation(noun)
/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/
observación
the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.
La mayor parte de la información se recopiló mediante la observación directa del comportamiento de los animales.
The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).
Sinónimosscrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregard
Antónimosneglectignorancedisregardinattention
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cable(noun)
/ˈkeɪbl/
cable
one or more insulated conductors inside a protective outer cover, used to carry electricity
We need to lay a 95 square millimetre cable from the transformer to the main board.
Necesitamos tender un cable de 95 milímetros cuadrados desde el transformador hasta el tablero principal.
Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.
Sinónimoswirecordropestrandline
Antónimoswireless
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bacteria(noun)
/bækˈtɪriə/
bacteria
the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water
una enfermedad causada por bacterias en el agua potable
The house is built around a central courtyard.
Sinónimosgermsmicrobesmicroorganisms
Antónimoscleanlinesssterilityhygiene
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satellite(noun)
/ˈsætəlaɪt/
satélite
an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.
a weather/communications satellite
un satélite meteorológico/de comunicaciones
Sinónimosmoonorbiterspacecraft
Antónimosplanetground station
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solar(adjective)
/ˈsəʊlər/
solar
of or connected with the sun
solar radiation
radiación solar
Sinónimossunheliac
Antónimoslunarterrestrialearthly
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psychology(noun)
/saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
psicología
the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
She studied psychology at Harvard.
Ella estudió psicología en Harvard.
Sinónimosbehavioral sciencescience of mindmental science
Antónimosphysical sciencephysicality
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phenomenon(noun)
/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
fenómeno
a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Global warming is a phenomenon that scientists are still trying to understand fully.
El calentamiento global es un fenómeno que los científicos todavía intentan comprender por completo.
Sinónimosoccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensation
Antónimosnormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplace
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component(noun)
/kəmˈpəʊnənt/
componente
one of several parts of which something is made
The engine is an important component of the car.
El motor es un componente importante del coche.
Sinónimoselementpartpieceingredientunitfactor
Antónimoswholeentiretytotalsystem
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finding(noun)
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
hallazgo, conclusión
information that is discovered as the result of research into something
The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.
El principal hallazgo del estudio fue que el ejercicio regular mejora la calidad del sueño.
Sinónimosdiscoverydetectionlocation
Antónimoslosingmisplacinghiding
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psychologist(noun)
/saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
psicólogo
a scientist who studies and is trained in psychology
The psychologist helped me understand my anxiety.
El psicólogo me ayudó a entender mi ansiedad.
Sinónimostherapistcounseloranalystshrink
Antónimospatientclient
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universe(noun)
/ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/
universo
the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars
The universe is vast and mysterious.
El universo es vasto y misterioso.
Sinónimoscosmosworldmacrocosm
Antónimosmicrocosmearthplanet
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virtual(adjective)
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/
virtual
made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet
We attended a virtual meeting.
Asistimos a una reunión virtual.
Sinónimossimulateddigitalonline
Antónimosrealactualphysical