Glossary
Aluminium- the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-grey metal.
Aluminium Foil- foil made of aluminium.
Alloy- a metallic solid or liquid that is composed of a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or of metals and non-metal or metalloid elements, usually for the purpose of imparting or increasing specific characteristics or proprieties.
Boiling- heated to or past the boiling point.
Insulation- to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound into or out of, especially by surrounding or covering with a non-conducting material.
Temperature- the degree of hotness or coldness in an environment.
Compound- composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
Isolate- to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
Metallic- of, relating to, or consisting of metal.
Particles- one of the extremely small constituents of matter, as an atom or nucleus.
Bauxite- a rock consisting of aluminium oxides and hydroxides with various impurities: the principal ore of aluminium.
Bio-degradable- capable of decaying through the action of living organisms.
Plethora- over-abundance; excess
Malleable- capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
Endothermic- noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to
exothermic).
Aluminium Foil- foil made of aluminium.
Alloy- a metallic solid or liquid that is composed of a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or of metals and non-metal or metalloid elements, usually for the purpose of imparting or increasing specific characteristics or proprieties.
Boiling- heated to or past the boiling point.
Insulation- to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or sound into or out of, especially by surrounding or covering with a non-conducting material.
Temperature- the degree of hotness or coldness in an environment.
Compound- composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
Isolate- to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
Metallic- of, relating to, or consisting of metal.
Particles- one of the extremely small constituents of matter, as an atom or nucleus.
Bauxite- a rock consisting of aluminium oxides and hydroxides with various impurities: the principal ore of aluminium.
Bio-degradable- capable of decaying through the action of living organisms.
Plethora- over-abundance; excess
Malleable- capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
Endothermic- noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to
exothermic).