Science Vocabulary

relating to an embryo; in the earliest stage of development

the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, or more broadly, a group of related things or people.

past tense of refract; bent or deflected light, sound, or other waves when passing through different mediums

a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept

to make something white or pale by removing color, especially using chemicals

a person who designs buildings and structures

a channel for conveying water or other fluid; a means of transmitting or distributing

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron, especially horseshoes

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

a rocky object that orbits the Sun, typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter

a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir

a thing that is complex and difficult to follow

able to be deformed without losing toughness; pliable

a structure built to carry water across long distances, especially a bridge-like construction

an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures

a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison or disease

A vertical structure that contains a flue for carrying smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and out of a building

a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin to heal or protect it

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something