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【TED】Angela Belcher: Using nature to grow batteries
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randychan posted on 2013/09/09Ever wondered how nature builds amazing things? This video dives into how organisms create nanostructures, and how we can use these incredible natural processes to grow batteries and clean energy solutions! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary related to biomineralization and synthetic biology that's perfect for expanding your English knowledge.
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periodic table
US /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk ˈtebəl/
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UK /ˌpiəriˈɔdik ˈteibl/
- Noun
- A table of the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number, usually in rows so that elements with similar atomic structure (and hence similar chemical properties) appear in vertical columns.
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More to build
US /tu bɪld/
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UK /tu: bild/
- Transitive Verb
- To construct (something) by putting parts or materials together.
- To develop or establish (something) gradually.
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More what if
US /hwɑt ɪf/
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UK /hwɔt if/
- Conjunction
- Used to introduce a suggestion or possibility.
- Phrase
- Used to express worry or concern about a possible future event.
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