Materials: English Vocabulary List

made or consisting of plastic, a substance produced in a chemical process

"The cup is plastic."

"The plastic cup is not recyclable so please throw it in the trash bin instead of the recycling bin."

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

"The glass is very clean."

"The stained glass windows in the old church were breathtakingly beautiful."

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

"This ceramic cup is beautiful."

"A ceramic matrix composite is an advanced"

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

"The color is natural."

"The natural light in the room made it feel warm and inviting without the need for any lamps or overhead lighting fixtures."

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

"The stone is very heavy."

"The ancient castle was constructed entirely from massive blocks of stone."

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

"I need some paper now."

"Please use recycled paper to help protect the environment."

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

"The table is wooden."

"The wooden table had been in the family for three generations and still looked beautiful after all those years."

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

"This cotton shirt is soft."

"She preferred to wear comfortable clothing made from natural cotton fibers."

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

"The ring is silver."

"The antique silverware was made of pure sterling silver."

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

"The ring is made of pure gold."

"The ring was made of pure gold and had a small diamond in the center that sparkled brightly in the sunlight."