3-D: Short for 3D, this adjective describes objects explained in three dimensions: height, width, and length.
colleague: A person who collaborates with another in a work setting. A colleague can also be referred to as a team member.
component: A part of something larger, such as pieces of an electronic circuit board or ingredients in a cookie recipe.
the current: The movement of liquids like water or air in a specific direction. In electricity, it refers to the amount of electric charge flowing through a material over time.
electronics: Devices that carry power, with their functions governed by semiconductors or circuits that direct the flow of charge.
engineer: Individuals who apply science and mathematics to address issues. As a verb, to engineer means designing devices, materials, or processes to solve particular problems or needs.
environment: The totality of all that surrounds living organisms and the conditions thereby created. This can relate to weather patterns, ecosystems, or factors like temperature and humidity affecting an item of interest.
fire: A chemical reaction that generates flame by burning fuel, producing light and heat.
insect: An adult arthropod characterized by six legs and three body segments: head, thorax, and abdomen. There are countless species, including bees, beetles, and flies.
journal: A publication where scientists disseminate research findings to experts and sometimes the general public. Some journals cover all scientific fields, while others focus on specific subjects. Peer-reviewed journals are held to high standards, undergoing scrutiny by external experts to eliminate errors and ensure originality.
machine: Refers to devices that perform work through movement, including tools, engines, and also living machines. It can describe actions caused by the physical movement of another entity.
Mechanical Engineer: A professional skilled in a field that utilizes physics to design, construct, and /or evaluate devices by studying motion and material characteristics.
plastic: A category of materials that can be easily molded. Typically, these are synthetic substances made from long chains of molecules (polymers), known for being lightweight, cost-effective, and durable. (adj.) These materials can be adapted by altering their shape or function.
Pressure: The application of a uniform force over a surface, quantified as force per unit area.
radiation: One of the primary methods of energy transfer in physics (alongside conduction and convection). In radiation, energy is transported through electromagnetic waves from one location to another, capable of crossing empty spaces without needing a medium as conduction and convection do.
risk: The chance of an adverse event occurring; for instance, exposure to radiation increases the risk of cancer. It may refer to the possibility of danger itself, as in: Among the cancer risks faced, radiation and contaminated drinking water lead by arsenic.
robot: A machine capable of perceiving its environment, processing information, and executing specific actions. Some robots operate independently, while others are guided by human operators.
system: A network of interconnected components that collaborate to accomplish a specific function. For instance, the human circulatory system comprises blood, blood vessels, and the heart. Similarly, components like trains, platforms, vehicles, road signals, and overpasses form part of a national railway system. The term also applies to structured processes or methods for undertaking tasks.
vacuum: An area with minimal or absent matter. Laboratories or manufacturing facilities may employ vacuum systems to extract air, creating a space called a vacuum chamber.
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