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66 words120 featured terms
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a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
Aerosol bombnouna dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
Aerosol cannouna dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
Aerosol containernouna dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
Atmospherenounthe weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog"
Atmosphericadjectiverelating to or located in the atmosphere; "atmospheric tests"
Atmospheric conditionnounthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…
Atmospheric statenounthe weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog"
Atmosphericaladjectiverelating to or located in the atmosphere; "atmospheric tests"
Climatenounthe weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…
Climenounthe weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…
Conditionsnounthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…
Gasnouna fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
Greenhouseadjectiveof or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect; "greenhouse gases"
Greenhouse emissionnouna gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation
Greenhouse gasnouna gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation
Hastenounoverly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Hastinessnounoverly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Hurriednessnounoverly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Hurrynounoverly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Ozonenouna colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the acti…
Precipitationnounoverly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Spray cannouna dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
Stratospherenounthe atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
Temperaturenounthe degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Tropospherenounthe lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude)
Weathernounthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…
Weather conditionnounthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were h…
Abruptnessnounthe quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
Afterdampnouna toxic mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrogen) after an explosion of firedamp in a mine
Airnouna mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in th…
Air gasnouna gas made of carbon monoxide and hydrogen and nitrogen; made by passing air over hot coke
Anticyclonenoun(meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the sou…
Arsinenouna poisonous colorless flammable gas used in organic synthesis and to dope transistors and as a poison gas in warfare
Atmospherenounthe envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
Boilnounthe temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level; "they brought the water to a boil"
Bottled gasnounhydrocarbon gases, usually propane or butane, kept under pressure
Butanenounoccurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
Butylenenounany of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
Carbon dioxidenouna heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in phot…
Carbonic acid gasnouna heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in phot…
Chlorinenouna common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleachi…
CO2nouna heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in phot…
Coldnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Coldnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Cyanogennouna colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
Cyclonenoun(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clock…
Dew pointnounthe temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins
Downfallnounthe falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
Ethenenouna flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as…
Ethylenenouna flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as…
Exhaustnoungases ejected from an engine as waste products
Fluorinenouna nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovere…
Fognounan atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
Fogginessnounan atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
Formaldehydenouna colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
Frigidnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Heatnounthe presence of heat
Hotnessnounthe presence of heat
Hydrogennouna nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abun…
Inclemencynounweather unsuitable for outdoor activities
Inhalantnounsomething that is inhaled
Liquefied petroleum gasnounhydrocarbon gases, usually propane or butane, kept under pressure
Mephitisnouna poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
Mercurynountemperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was falling rapidly"
Methanalnouna colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
Methanenouna colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
Murknounan atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
Murkinessnounan atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
Nitrogennouna common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by vol…
Oxygennouna nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphe…
Phosgenenouna colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare
Phosphinenouna colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
Precipitancenounthe quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
Precipitancynounthe quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
Precipitationnounthe falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
Propanenouncolorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel
Propenenouna flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis
Propylenenouna flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis
Simmernountemperature just below the boiling point; "the stew remained at a simmer for hours"
Sublimatenounthe product of vaporization of a solid
Sultrinessnounoppressively hot and humid weather
Sunshinenounmoderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
Temperatenessnounmoderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
Thawnounwarm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"
Thawingnounwarm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"
Warmingnounwarm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"
Water gasnouna mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with small amounts of other gases; made by blowing steam over hot coke or coal
Wavenouna persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures); "a heat wave"
Windnounair moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "w…
Airnouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Arnouna colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere
Argonnouna colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere
Azotenounan obsolete name for nitrogen
Blastnouna strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"
Blownouna strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"
Boreasnouna wind that blows from the north
Breathnounthe air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
Breezenouna slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Calefactionnounthe property of being warming
Calmnounwind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
Calmnessnounan absence of strong winds or rain
Chillnouncoldness due to a cold environment
Chillinessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Chinooknouna warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
Chokedampnounthe atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
Clemencynoungood weather with comfortable temperatures
Cloudinessnounthe state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
Coolnounthe quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning"
Coolnessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Depressionnounan air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"
Doldrumsnouna belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
Draftnouna current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
Draughtnouna current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
Easternouna wind from the east
Easterlynouna wind from the east
Fierinessnounthe heat or the color of fire
Freezenounweather cold enough to cause freezing
Frostnounweather cold enough to cause freezing
Frostinessnouncoldness as evidenced by frost
