unit8-10 L Flashcards
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the total amount that can be contained or produced
Capacity
Something that is difficult and that tests someone’s ability or determination
Challenge
Involving a lot of different but related parts
Complex
The amount eaten or used
Consumption
A wall built across a river that stops the river’s flow and collects the water, especially to make a reservoir that provides water for an area
Dam
A part of something
Element
Using little electricity, gas, etc.
Energy-efficient
Not harmful to the environment
Environmentally friendly
Relating to tests, especially scientific ones
Experimental
The purpose of something or the particular responsibility of someone
Function
The production of energy in a particular form
Generation
A machine that produces electricity
Generator
A rule or situation that limits something
Limitation
The work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition
Maintenance
A system or group of connected parts
Network
A long tube inside which liquid or gas can move through
Pipe
A place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area
Reservoir
A rod forming part of a machine such as an engine, that turns in order to pass power on to the machine.
Shaft
A tall, narrow structure, often square of circular, which either forms part of a building or stands alone
Tower
A type of machine through which liquid of gas flows and turns a special wheel with blades in order to produce power
Turbine
To study or examine something in detail, in order to discover more about it
Analyze
To understand how good something or someone is and be able to enjoy them
Appreciate
Strong in color or shape and therefore easy to notice
Bold
A combination of colors that has been chosen for a particular room
Color scheme