Materials: English Vocabulary List

a solid substance formed when a chemical compound solidifies, with atoms arranged in a highly regular, repeating pattern

"The chandelier was made of sparkling crystal that caught the light beautifully."

"A crystal is a solid material whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure"

a textile fiber made by chemical processes that is used for clothes and dries quickly

"This acrylic sweater is warm."

"Acrylic is a versatile synthetic fiber that dries quickly and keeps its shape after many washes."

a yellowish metal alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, decorative items, and various other objects

"The door handle is made of brass."

"Brass is a warm golden metal often used to make beautiful door handles and decorative household items."

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

"Copper pipes carry the water."

"Copper is a soft reddish metal widely used in electrical wiring because it conducts electricity very well."

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

"The old house is red brick."

"They used red brick to build a strong wall around the garden."

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

"Tires are made of rubber."

"Rubber is a highly elastic polymer material made from the latex sap of rubber trees or produced synthetically from petroleum-based chemical monomers."

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

"The sidewalk is made of concrete."

"Reinforced concrete is a composite material where steel bars are embedded to significantly improve its tensile strength"

a strong but soft cotton fabric patterned with raised straight lines

"He wore brown corduroy pants."

"The children sat on the old corduroy sofa while watching their favorite movie."