Materials & Properties Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and definitions regarding materials and their physical properties.

dull

Not shiny or bright; lacking a glossy surface.

flexible

Able to bend easily without breaking.

hard

Firm and difficult to bend, cut, or break.

property

A quality or characteristic of a material.

rigid

Stiff and unable to bend easily.

rough

Having an uneven or coarse surface.

shiny

Reflecting light; bright and glossy.

smooth

Having an even and flat surface; not rough.

soft

Easy to press, cut, or shape.

sort

To separate or arrange things into groups based on their characteristics.

strong

Able to withstand force or pressure without breaking.

threads

Long, thin strands of material, often used in sewing or making fabric.

weak

Not strong; easily broken, damaged, or bent.

bent

Curved or folded out of a straight shape.

compressed

Pressed into a smaller space or made denser.

elastic

Able to stretch and return to its original shape.

measure

To find the size, length, amount, or degree of something.

shapes

The forms or outlines of objects.

stretched

Pulled to make something longer or wider.

twisted

Turned or wound around itself.