Issues Now in the News 3e-Book 1 Unit 15 (E)

abundant

plentiful; having a lot

There was abundant evidence to support his theory.

biodegradable

able to be naturally broken down by bacteria or weathering into environmentally safe substances

It is safe and easily biodegradable.

brewing

the business or occupation of a brewer

He worked in the brewing industry.

by-product

a material produced in addition to the principal, intended product

Silver is a by-product of tin smelting.

cob

a corncob

What's the best way to cook corn on the cob?

condensate

a substance formed by condensation, such as a liquid from a vapour

It relates to the use of liquid condensate from a rendering plant as fertiliser ongrazing land.

convert

to switch something from one state, method or purpose to another

You should convert your American dollars into Korean won.

cost effective

being a good value

This will lead to the most cost effective solutions.

derived

coming from or based on something

Its name is derived from its shape.

discard

one that is discarded or rejected.

discard any foods that have come into contact with flood waters.

ear

the fruiting spike of a corn stalk, including both the seeds and protective structures

The corn is in full ear.

erosion

the process of being worn away by water, wind, or ice

We need to plant more trees to stop the erosion of the hillside.

ethanol

a flammable liquid derived from fermentation

Some farmers grow crops to specifically create ethanol.

feasible

possible; reasonable

Do you think this project is not feasible?

ferment

to cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which sugar is converted to CO2 and alcohol

The wine will be stronger if you let it ferment longer.

generate

to produce, cause, or be the reason for something

We may have to close that branch because it does not generate enough sales.

husk

an outer layer or covering

His mom gave him some juice in a coconut husk.

in charge of

reposible for, in control of

He was in charge of his father's printing works.

livestock

animals that are raised in a farm

livestock such as cows and pigs live in the farm.

organic

from or relating to living organisms

ly healthier, but they’re also better for the environment!

plant

a factory where something is made

The paper and plastic were sent to a recycling plant where they were made into new things.

propagate

to cause to spread out; to multiply

The wild flowers and herbs get cut before they have a chance to flower and propagate.

refinery

a factory for separating and cleaning crude oil and natural gas

Oil and gas move to a factory called a refinery to be prepared.

residual

remaining after the main product is taken out or separated

residual oil is oil that does not move when fluids are flowed through the rock in normal conditions.

revenue

the money a business collects in exchange for goods or services

The revenue from her income property was not sufficient to cover her expenses.

stalk

the main stem of a plant

The corn stalk is ten feet tall.

substantial

of a considerable size or amount

He is a very rich man with a substantial amount of money and wealth.

to the tune of

roughly; about; as much as; to the approximate sum orextent of.

The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of two million dollars.

utilize

to make use of; to use

She utilized her negotiation skills to get the contract.

yeast

an organism that promotes fermentation, and is used in the making of alcoholic liquors and in baking

You must be careful not to use too much yeast, otherwise the bread will grow too big.