Science & Technology

Advanced vocabulary for scientific and technical contexts

Introducción

La vida moderna está profundamente ligada a la ciencia y la tecnología, y hablar de estos temas requiere vocabulario más allá de lo básico. Desde ciencias ambientales hasta innovación digital, estas palabras permiten conversaciones informadas.

Este capítulo presenta vocabulario avanzado para discusión científica, conceptos tecnológicos y la intersección entre investigación e innovación. Estas palabras te ayudan a interactuar con literatura científica y discursos tecnológicos.

Temas

Todos los Vocabulario avanzado en este capítulo (27)

• calibrate To adjust or mark an instrument or device so that its readings are accurate; ...
• algorithm A set of rules or instructions followed in a specific order to solve a proble...
• interface A point of interaction between two systems, devices, or subjects; in computin...
• protocol A set of rules or procedures governing the conduct of an activity, communicat...
• simulate To imitate or reproduce the conditions, behaviour, or appearance of something...
• parameter A measurable factor or variable that defines a system or sets the limits with...
• spectrum A continuous range or sequence of related qualities, ideas, or values; in phy...
• catalyst A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being cons...
• polymer A large molecule made up of many repeated smaller units (monomers) bonded tog...
• genome The complete set of genetic material (DNA) contained in an organism, includin...
• quantum The smallest discrete unit of a physical property, such as energy; also used ...
• nanotechnology The branch of technology that deals with the manipulation of matter on an ato...
• semiconductor A material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an in...
• photovoltaic Relating to the conversion of light energy into electrical energy; describing...
• encryption The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthor...
• autonomous Having the freedom or ability to act independently and make decisions without...
• biometric Relating to the measurement and analysis of unique physical characteristics, ...
• neural Relating to nerves or the nervous system; in computing, describing systems mo...
• iteration The repetition of a process or procedure, especially in order to achieve a de...
• bandwidth The maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network connection; ...
• latency The delay between a request being made and the response being received, espec...
• scalability The ability of a system, network, or process to handle increasing amounts of ...
• infrastructure The basic physical and organisational structures needed for the operation of ...
• deploy To move troops or equipment into position for military action; more broadly, ...
• optimise To make the best or most effective use of a situation, resource, or system; t...
• automate To convert a process or system to operate largely by automatic equipment or w...
• diagnostic Relating to the identification of the nature or cause of a problem, whether i...