Science vocabulary word dictionary

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Science

General words

science – естественная или точная наука (физика, химия, математика, психология и т.д.), т.е. такая в которой превалирующую роль играет эксперимент.

scientific – научный (но относящийся к области естественных или точных наук)

scientist – ученый (работающий в области естественных или точных наук)

STEM (fields / disciplines) – точные науки (сокр. от science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

humanities / humane studies / (the) arts / soft sciences / scholarship / schol – гуманитарные науки

humanitarian – гуманитарный

scholar – ученый (работающий в области гуманитарных наук); эксперт в какой-то области.

theory – теория

theoretical – теоретический

applied – прикладной

doctrine – доктрина, учение

hypothesis, hyp – гипотеза

principle – принцип

method – метод (предполагает следование строгим правилам)

methodology – методология

methodic – методика

approach – подход

way – способ

research – исследование

to research – исследовать

to invent – изобрести

to discover – открыть

analysis – анализ

to analize – анализировать

experiment – эксперимент

experimental – экспериментальный

to carry (out) / conduct / perform / make / run an experiment – проводить эксперимент

to test – испытывать

testing – испытание

to develop – разрабатывать

aim – цель (исследования)

result, outcome – результат (исследования)

Names of Sciences and Humanities

Sciences

anatomy – анатомия

anatomic – анатомический

anatomist – анатом

astronomy – астрономия

astronomical – астрономический

astronomer – астроном

biology – биология

biological – биологический

biologist – биолог

botany – ботаника

botanical – ботанический

botanist – ботаник

geography – география

geographical – географический

geographer – географ

geology – геология

geological – геологический

geologist – геолог

petroleum geologist – геолог-нефтяник

zoology – зоология

zoological – зоологический

physicist – физик

chemistry – химия

chemical – химический

chemist – химик

ecology – экология

zoologist – зоолог

logic – логика

logical – логический

logician – логик

medicine – медицина

medical – медицинский

mathematics – математика

mathematical – математический

mathematician – математик

education science / pedagogics / pedagogy; paedagogy – педагогика

programming – программирование

programmer – программист

psychology – психология

psychological – психологический

psychologist – психолог

sociology – социология

sociological – социологический

sociologist – социолог

physics – физика

physical – физический

ecological – экологический

ecologist – эколог

economics – экономика

economical – экономический

economist – экономист

Humanities

archaeology – археология

archaeological – археологический

archaeologist – археолог

history – история

historical – исторический

historian – историк

linguistics – лингвистика

linguistic – лингвистический

linguist – лингвист

literary / literature criticism / studies– литературоведение

theorist of literature / literary scholar – литературовед

study of language and literature / philology / scholarship – филология

textualist / grammarian / scholar / philologer / philologian / philology / philologue / philologist / scholar of language – филолог

jurisprudence – юриспруденция, право

juridical – юридический, относящийся к области права

lawyer – юрист, правовед

Studies

study – научный труд

work – научная работа

monograph – монография

article, paper – статья

thesis – диссертация

Phd thesis – докторская / кандидатская диссертация

master thesis – магистерская диссертация

graduation work / paper / graduate work / разг. graduate research – дипломная работа, дипломный проект, диплом, ВКР, ВАР и т.п.

course work / coursework / term thesis / term paper – курсовая работа, курсовой проект

report / proceedings / contributions – доклад, сообщение (на конференции)

collection of scientific / humanity / research

articles / papers – сборник научных статей

collection of scientific / humanity / research works / studies – сборник научных трудов

scientific review / journal of scholarship / academic journal / scientific journal / scientific magazine – научный журнал

citation index – индекс цитирования

title – заголовок, название (статьи)

keywords – ключевые слова

abstract – аннотация

IMRaD – основные части научной статьи (скоращение от introduction, methods, results, and discussions)

introduction – введение

body – основная часть (научного труда)

resultsрезультаты

conclusion – заключение

references – ссылки, список источников

Degrees

degree – ученая степень

title – ученое звание

PhD – кандидат или доктор наук

assosiate professor – адъюнкт-профессор, примерно соответствует званию доцента

professor – профессор

assistant professor – примерно соответствует должности старшего преподавателя

academic – академик

Bachelor of Arts – бакалавр

Master of Arts – магистр

person defending a phd thesis – диссертант

Scientific terms in English

Mathematics

algebra – алгебра

geometry – геометрия

point – точка

circle – круг

square – квадрат

triangle – треугольник

diagonal – диагональ

diameter – диаметр

radius – радиус

angle – угол

parallel – параллель

area – площадь

perimeter – периметр

plane – плоскость

difference – разница

quantity – величина

infinity – бесконечность

line – линия

segment – отрезок

mathematical single – математический знак

fraction – дробь

root – корень

power – степень

equation – уравнение

solve – решить

physics

analysis – анализ

study – исследование

assumption – предположение

energy – энергия

atom – атом

particle – частица

electron – электрон

neutron – нейтрон

proton – протон

charge – заряд

electric – электрический

current – ток

direct – постоянный

direction – направление

inertia – инерция

mass – масса

power – сила

resistance – сопротивление

stress – напряжение

acceleration – ускорение

frequency – частота

properties – свойства

relative – относительный

nuclear – ядерный

radiation – радиация

astronomy

space – космос

asteroid – астероид

meteorite – метеорит

comet – комета

flare – вспышка

planet – планета

planetoid – малая планета

satellite – спутник

star – звезда

constellation – созвездие

cluster – звездное скопление

galaxy – галактика

local group – местная группа галактик

black hole – черная дыра

nebula – туманность

pulsar – пульсар

quasar – квазар

orbit – орбита

eclipse – затмение

astronaut – астронавт

observatory – обсерватория

telescope – телескоп

space exploration – космические исследования

escape velocity – космическая скорость

lightyear – световой год

geography

map – карта

city – город

country – страна

continent – континент

ocean – океан

sea – море

lake – озеро

river – река

island – остров

north – север

south – юг

east – восток

west – запад

degree of latitude – градус широты

degree of longitude – градус долготы

time zone – часовой пояс

hemisphere – полушарие

equator – экватор

landform – форма рельефа

coast – побережье

bay – бухта

canyon – каньон

desert – пустыня

dale – долина

cliff – утес

history

age – век

period – период

frontier – граница

troops – вооруженные силы

battle – битва

war – война

peace – мир

alliance – союз

expansion – экспансия

covenant – договоренность

treason – предательство

colony – колония

empire – империя

secession – раскол

independence – независимость

settle – поселяться

rule – править

overthrow – свергать

civilization – цивилизация

prosperous – процветающий

origin – происхождение

legend – легенда

myth – миф

custom – традиция

censorship – цензура

biology

biosphere – биосфера

ecosystem – экосистема

diversity – разнообразие

species – вид

bacteria – бактерия

virus – вирус

embryo – эмбрион

cell – клетка

dermis – дерма

tissue – ткань

DNA – ДНК

genome – геном

receptor – рецептор

plasma – плазма

organelle – органелла

chromosome – хромосома

absorption – поглощение

excretion – выделение

respiration – дыхание

atrophy – атрофия

life cycle – жизненный цикл

instinct – инстинкт

evolution – эволюция

mutation – мутация

extermination – уничтожение

chemistry

chemistry – химия

science – наука

analysis – анализ

aggregate state – агрегатное состояние

relative atomic mass – относительная атомная масса

valency – валентность

ion – ион

metal – металл

nonmetal – неметалл

atom – атом

molecule – молекула

symbol of element – символ элемента

chemical bond – химическая связь

chemical equation – химическое уравнение

chemical equilibrium – химическое равновесие

chemical element – химический элемент

chemical properties – химические свойства

chemical reaction – химическая реакция

chemical formula – химическая формула

substance – вещество

simple substance – простое вещество

complex substance – сложное вещество

synthesis – синтез

periodic law – периодический закон

periodic table – периодическая таблица

sociology

behavioural – поведенческий

class consciousness – классовое сознание

social – общественный

ideology – идеология

capitalism – капитализм

communism – коммунизм

evolutionism – эволюционизм

globalization – глобализация

multiculturalism – мультикультурализм

secularization – секуляризация

modernity – современность

conflict – конфликт

social inequality – социальное неравенство

solidarity – солидарность

invariant – постоянный

contextual – контекстуальный

empirical – основанный на опыте

ethnicity – этничность

culture shock – культурный шок

deviance – отклонение от нормы

dysfunction – дисфункция

alienation – отчуждение

probably sampling – случайная выборка

quantitative – количественный

qualitative – качественный

phycology

accommodation – приспосабливание

addiction – зависимость

aggression – агрессия

altruism – альтруизм

critical thinking – критическое мышление

creativity – творчество

displacement – сублимация

memory – память

perception – восприятие

imagery – образы

motivation – мотивация

emotion – эмоция

ecstasy – экстаз

epinephrine – адреналин

rehearsal – повторение

habit – привычка

unconscious – подсознательное

hypnosis – гипноз

antianxiety drugs – успокаивающие лекарства

burnout – истощение

stress – стресс

insomnia – бессонница

maturation – созревание

temperament – темперамент

self-esteem – самооценка

linguistics

noun – существительное

verb – глагол

adjective – прилагательное

adverb – наречие

number – числительное

preposition – предлог

conjunction – союз

interjection – междометье

collocation – словосочетание

phrase – фраза

idiomatic expression – идиома

phonetic – фонетика

consonant – согласный звук

schwa – нейтральный гласный

interlanguage – интерязык

accent – акцент

dialect – диалект

jargon – жаргон

slang – сленг

diphthong – дифтонг

homonym – омоним

morpheme – морфема

phoneme – фонема

pidgin – пиджин

polysemy – многозачность

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We know that Science is a field of study concerned with discovering and describing the world around us. It is based on observations and experiments.

Zoology, Biology, Geology, chemistry, Radiology and physics are some branches of science.

Today we are going to learn some cool science vocabulary words like brain, gravity, gas, atom, cell etc. and see their meanings to help you understand their significance.

Following is a list of examples of words related to science along with their meanings:

Words Meanings
Opaque Difficult to see
Gravity The force that attracts mass
Prey   kill and hunt for food
Bacteria Unicellular microorganism
Brain A coordinating organ of human body
Nectar Juicy fluid within flowers
Deciduous A tree or shrub name
Shadow A dark area
Magnetic Having magnetic properties
Electricity Flow of electron
Mixture A combination of different things
Gas State of matter that can expand freely
Dissolve Solid form in any liquid
Energy Power
Fossil The remains of plant or animal
Geology Study of earth
Atom The smallest particle
Biology The study of living beings
Cell Structural and Functional unit of life
Chemistry The study of matter in terms of composition, properties and reaction.
Botany  The study of plants
Element Species of atom
Fact Any true information
Hypothesis A proposed explanation
Laws The system of specific rules
Mass Matter in a body
Matter Any physical substance
Measure Computation of size, amount by apply any instrument
Mineral Naturally existing Inorganic substance
Observe A state of knowing facts by full attention and focus
Organism An individual/living being
Particle A minute entity of matter
Phase Any entity of same composition
Physics The study of matter and energy
Pipette A laboratory toll used in lab
Quantum Quantity of energy
Mechanics The study of motion and force by apply mathematics
Radiology The study of radiations for the disease treatment
Scale Bony plates in the fish skin
Scientist A person that has scientific knowledge and apply it on large scale.
Temperature The degree of heat measurement
Test tube A thin tube made up of glass
Zoology Animal study on a broader level
Variable Liable to change with conditions
Weigh Expression of heaviness
Weather State of atmosphere
Volume The amount of space occupies by any object
Pressure  Force per unit area
Watch glass A glass disc
Virology Study of viruses
Data  Statistics and facts
Investigation An action of finding facts
Inference A conclusion
Prediction A forecast
Directions A route or course
Compare Estimation of things 
Increase  Greater in amount or size
Decrease Smaller or fewer in amount or size
Microscope An optical instrument
Results Findings after an investigation
Magnify Making objects larger in appearance by optical devices
Beaker A glass ware for measuring the volume
Graph A representation of data
Expand Making larger
Analyze Detail examination
Classify Categorization on a common base
Material The raw stuff for manufacturing of anything from
Practical Learning by doing
Light A form of energy
Dark Absence of light
Proton A constituent of an atom
Neutron Sub-particle of an atom
Pitch The intensity of sound
Barometer Pressure measuring instrument
Humidity A quantity expressing water vapor’s amount
Reflection The turning of light/energy from any surface
Hygrometer Humidity measuring instrument
Surface Any outer part of an object/something
Accelerate Degree of Quickness
Friction Resistance due to movement
Kinetic Movement
Equipment Apparatus for a particular purpose
Circuit A path that electricity follows during its flowing
Bulb Light producing instrument
Motor Any machine that works
Solubility  Ability of a substance to get dissolve
Reaction Any chemical process that cause changes
Fission The process of separation
Fusion The process of joining things
Burning The process of combustion
Rusting A chemical process that spoil iron
Separate Division by physical methods
Hardness The state of being hard
Properties Attribute that specify something
Melting The process of liquefication by heating
Boiling Process occurs when matter reaches near its boiling point
Brittle Hard in nature but break without showing elasticity
Conductor Material that pass electricity
Insulator Heat/electricity resistance substance
Transparent Clear

Note: Do you some common words related to science fiction?
Here are some hard science fiction vocabulary words: Atmosphere, Black body radiation, Comet, Dark Matter, Nebula, Plasma, Pulsar, Quark, Radiation, Solar Flare, Super Conductivity, Titan, Universe, Velocity

Let’s have a look at some collection of hard science terms and phrases in alphabetical order a to z.

  1. A Words: Acceleration, Alpha rays, Argon, Asteroids
  2. B Words: Beta rays, Bivalent, Bivalent, Bandwidth, Black Hole, Bluetooth
  3. C Words: Catalyst, Carbohydrates, Celsius, Circuit, Comet
  4. D Words: Decible, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Diffraction, Diode, Distance, Dust
  5. E Words: Electron, Elasticity, Electromagnetic Waves, Ethernet, Extinction
  6. F Words: Fahrenheit, Filament, Freeze, Frequency, Friction
  7. G Words: Gigabytes, Gravity
  8. H Words: HTML, Hypertext, Hypothesis
  9. I Words: Impact, Induction, Inertia, Insulator, Internet
  10. J Words: Joule
  11. K Words: Kelvin, Keratins, Kinetic Energy
  12. L Words: Light, Luminosity, Lightning
  13. M Words: Magnetism, Media, Magnetic Field, Mathematics, Milky Way, Momentum
  14. N Words: Nanosecond, Network, Nerve, Nocturnal, Nuclease
  15. O Words: Ovulation, Optical Light, Occulation
  16. P Words: Particle, Period, Phobia, Planet, Potential Energy, Power (P)
  17. Q Words: Quantitative, Qualitative, Quantum Theory
  18. R Words: Radiation, Radioactivity, Refraction, Relativity, Revolution, Rotation
  19. S Words: Satellite, Scalar, Solar System, Static Electricity, Speed
  20. T Words: Time, Torque, Tumor, Turbine
  21. U Words: Ultraviolet Light, Universe, Uncertainty, UPS, Uterus
  22. V Words: Vacuum, Vector, Velocity, Virus
  23. W Words: Watt, Wavelength, Weight, Work
  24. X Words:  X- chromosome, X- Ray,  X- band
  25. Y Words: Yolk, Yellow fever
  26. Z Words: Zoology, Z-DNA

We hope that this list will give you some insight on different basic scientific terms and how they are related.

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Science Vocabulary Word List

Words That Start With A

astronomy

astrophysics

atom

Words That Start With B

beaker

biochemistry

biology

botany

Bunsen burner

burette

Words That Start With C

cell

chemical

chemistry

climate

climatologist

control

cuvette

Words That Start With D

data

datum

Words That Start With E

electricity

electrochemist

element

energy

entomology

evolution

experiment

Words That Start With F

fact

flask

fossil

funnel

Words That Start With G

genetics

geology

geophysics

glassware

graduated cylinder

gravity

Words That Start With H

herpetology

hypothesis

Words That Start With I

ichthyology

immunology

Words That Start With L

lab

laboratory

laws

lepidoptery

Words That Start With M

magnetism

mass

matter

measure

meteorologist

meteorology

microbiologist

microbiology

microscope

mineral

mineralogy

molecule

motion

Words That Start With O

observatory

observe

organism

ornithology

Words That Start With P

paleontology

particle

Petri dish

phase

physical science

physics

pipette

Words That Start With Q

quantum mechanics

Words That Start With R

radiology

research

retort

Words That Start With  S

scale

science

scientist

seismology

Words That Start With T

telescope

temperature

test tube

theory

thermometer

tissue

Words That Start With V

variable

virologist

volcanology

volume

volumetric flask

Words That Start With W

watch glass

weather

weigh

Words That Start With Z

zoology

List of Science words with Examples

  • astronomy

        EX:  Physics and astronomy are cognate sciences.

  • astrophysics

       EX:  I am an astrophysics student for the University of TX.

  • atom

       EX: The nucleus of an atom consists of neutrons, protons and other particles.

  • beaker

       EX: The next days when the researchers flipped the beaker, the silicone oil began to form fat mounds.

  • biochemistry

       EX:  Her specialty is biochemistry.

  • biology

EX: The course will encompass physics, chemistry and biology.

  • botany

EX: The life sciences include biology and botany.

  • Bunsen burner

EX: You will learn how to use scientific apparatus such as test tubes, beakers and Bunsen burners.

  • burette

EX: The burette is placed in water and the air pressure equalised by opening and closing the tap.

  • cell

EX: DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell.

  • chemical

EX:  Physical therapy alternates with chemical.

  • chemistry

EX: The course will encompass physics, chemistry and biology.

  • climate

EX: We need to assess the impact on climate change.

  • climatologist

EX: A climatologist is greatly concerned with the time constants of the energy reservoirs of the world.

  • control

EX: How do you operate the remote control unit?

  • cuvette

EX:  A new cuvette which is able to contain plastic centrifuge tube for fluorescence spectrophotometry is described.

  • data

EX: The retention of data in a storage device.

  • datum

EX: The crucial datum is this: the rate of gypsy-moth spread is now much more rapid than before.

  • electricity

EX: Electricity companies pay a premium for renewable energy.

  • element

EX: He was the discoverer of the element radium.

  • energy

EX: It wastes energy to run the dishwasher half empty.

  • entomology

EX: He decided to specialize in entomology after graduation.

  • evolution

EX: In the course of evolution, some birds have lost the power of flight.

  • experiment

EX: They are absorbed in the experiment.

  • fossil

EX: This fossil may be over 2 million years old.

  • funnel

EX:  I need a funnel to pour petrol into the tank.

  • genetics

EX: Knowledge in the field of genetics has been developing very rapidly.

  • geology

EX: It is a problem that relates to geology.

  • geophysics

EX: Developing seismoelectric exploration is the leading edge in geophysics.

  • graduated cylinder

EX: Place 100 mL of pyridine in a 250-mL graduated cylinder , and, keeping the pyridine cold in an ice bath, pass in dry sulfur dioxide until the volume reaches 200 mL.

  • gravity

EX: Gravity is a natural phenomenon.

  • laboratory

EX: The laboratory was well insulated against all outside noise.

  • microscope

EX:  An object was magnified 200 times by the microscope.

  • telescope

EX: The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction.

  • temperature

EX: In hot weather the temperature gets very high.

  • test tube

EX: The test tube was then put in an ultrasound bath for 5 minutes.

  • thermometer

EX:Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.

  • tissue

EX: The virus remains dormant in nerve tissue until activated.

  • variable

EX: The variable weather is a great trial to me.

  • virologist

EX: The veterinary virologist and the clinician are naturally interested in effectively combating a viral infection.

  • weigh

EX: The scales can be used to weigh other items such as parcels.

  • zoology

EX: The library didn’t stock zoology textbooks.

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