Explore 10 English words about talking about materials with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.
"The bridge is made of steel."
"The strong steel beams formed the skeleton of the towering skyscraper, providing essential structural support."
a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern
"The wedding dress had beautiful lace."
"The bride wore a beautiful dress made of white silk and delicate French lace."
cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.
"She wore a white linen shirt."
"Linen is a strong fabric made from flax fibers and is perfect for summer clothing and bedding."
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
"The potter shaped wet clay."
"The potter skillfully shaped the wet clay into a beautiful vase on the spinning wheel."
a synthetic fiber that is quick to dry and is widely used in textile industry
"My shirt is made of polyester."
"She prefers wearing polyester shirts because they dry quickly after washing and require very little ironing."
a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities
"This sink is stainless steel."
"Stainless steel is chosen for kitchen appliances due to its resistance to rust and easy cleaning."
a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues
"The floor is white marble."
"The beautiful statue was carved from a single block of white marble."
a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency
"The teacup is made of fine porcelain."
"The antique porcelain vase was extremely fragile and worth a fortune at auction."
a lightweight and transparent fabric made from silk or nylon
"The dress was made of chiffon."
"She wore a light chiffon scarf that fluttered in the summer wind."
a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin
"The kitchen counter is laminate."
"The countertop was made of laminate, offering a durable and attractive surface for food preparation."
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