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B2 · Science & technology
B2 · Ciência e tecnologia
gerar, produzir, criar
to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas
The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees
O novo programa de treinamento gerou muito interesse entre os funcionários.
The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company
SinônimoscreateproduceyieldcausedevelopformAntônimosdestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecreasedetectar
to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
The tests are designed to detect the disease early.
Os testes são projetados para detectar a doença precocemente.
SinônimosdiscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncoverAntônimosmissoverlookignoreneglectcélula
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 as plantas e animais são formados por células que só podem ser vistas ao microscópio.
Sinônimoscompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cellAntônimosfreedomopen spacereleaseobservação
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.
A maior parte da informação foi coletada através da observação direta do comportamento dos animais.
The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).
SinônimosscrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregardAntônimosneglectignorancedisregardinattentioncabo elétrico, cabo
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.
Precisamos lançar um cabo de 95 mm² do transformador até o quadro geral.
Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.
SinônimoswirecordropestrandlineAntônimoswirelessbactéria
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
uma doença causada por bactérias na água potável
The house is built around a central courtyard.
SinônimosgermsmicrobesmicroorganismsAntônimoscleanlinesssterilityhygienesatélite
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
um satélite meteorológico/de comunicações
SinônimosmoonorbiterspacecraftAntônimosplanetground stationfenômeno
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.
O aquecimento global é um fenômeno que os cientistas ainda tentam compreender por completo.
SinônimosoccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensationAntônimosnormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplacedescoberta, constatação, resultado
information that is discovered as the result of research into something
The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.
A principal descoberta do estudo foi que o exercício regular melhora a qualidade do sono.
SinônimosdiscoverydetectionlocationAntônimoslosingmisplacinghiding
