Browse Lemmas
Lemmas found: 65
cement
a powdery substance made of calcined lime and clay, mixed with water to form a paste that hardens into a solid; used as a binding agent in concrete an...
ceramic
a hard, brittle, heat-resistant material made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay; objects made from this material (e.g., p...
charcoal
a lightweight, porous black carbon residue produced by heating wood or other organic material in the absence of oxygen, used as fuel, for drawing, and...
dye
a substance used to change the color of materials such as textiles, hair, leather, or food by chemically bonding to the material
fiberglass
a strong, lightweight material made of extremely fine glass fibers woven together, used for insulation, boat hulls, car bodies, and other applications
foam
a lightweight, spongy material formed by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid, used for cushioning, insulation, and packaging
granite
a hard, coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, widely used as a building and decorative material
nylon
a tough, lightweight synthetic polymer used to make textiles, rope, carpets, and molded parts
tar
a thick, dark, sticky substance obtained by the destructive distillation of organic matter such as wood, coal, or peat, used for waterproofing and roa...