(web) browser /n/

Abrowser is a useful computer programme that makes it possible for you to find information online and show it on your computer.

analyse /v/

All the samples have been analysed by the lab.

analysis /n/

Our solutions are based on detailed scientific analysis.

appliance /n/

applied science /n/

assemble /v/

assembly line /n/

workers on the assembly line

breakthrough in sth /n/

This medicine is a real breakthrough in cancer treatment.

carry out /v/

They carried out experiments to test this theory.

chemist /n/

chemistry /n/

collect data /v/

We need to collect more data before we make a decision.

computer network /n/

computer science /n/

He's got a degree in computer science.

conduct /v/

A nationwide survey was conducted.

device /n/

discover /v/

Scientists are bound to discover a cure for cancer.

discoverer /n/

Christopher Columbus was a great discoverer.

do a (web)search on sth /v/

I found my old friend by doing a web search on him.

element /n/

the periodic table of elements

exact science /n/

examine /v/

Forensic scientists will have to examine the room for fingerprints.

experiment /n/

Most people believe it isn't right to carry out experiments on animals.

factory /n/

car factory / chocolate factory / clothing factory

factory floor /n/

People have been made redundant, not just on the factory floor, but throughout the business.

genetic engineering /n/

geologist /n/

geology /n/

google sth /v/

I didn't know what "placenta" means, so I googled it.

hack into sth /v/

They hacked into the system and stole some confidential info.

hydrogen /n/

industrial /adj/

industrial production/industrial revolution/industrial development

industry /n/

heavy industry/textile industry/pharmaceutical industry

invent /v/

I wish nuclear power had never been invented.

invention /n/

The computer is one of the greatest inventions of our time.

inventor /n/

Thomas Edison was the inventor of the light bulb.

laboratory /n/

Laboratory experiments on animals are often criticized.

log off/out /v/

Don't log out yet! I haven't finished reading my e-mails.

log on/in /v/

When you log on, enter your password.

manufacture /v/

This is where the goods are manufactured.

manufacturer /n/

If the product is faulty, return it to the manufacturer.

mass-produce /v/

mathematician /n/

Einstein was a great mathematician and physicist.

mathematics /n/

nitrogen

oxygen /n/

password /n/

It's important never to tell anybody your password.

physicist /n/

Einstein was a great mathematician and physicist.

physics /n/

plant /n/

car plant/ chemical plant

power station /n/

nuclear power station

prove /v/

Finally, he was able to prove his hypothesis.

refinery /n/

Oil is made pure at an oil refinery.

research /n/

cancer research

researcher /n/

Our researchers have been looking into ways of improving people's diet.

results /n/

I can't decide on your treatment until I've seen the results of your tests.

sample /n/

We'll take a blood sample to test for diabetes.

scientist /n/

Robert Oppenheimer was a great nuclear scientist.

search engine /n/

Google is probably the most popular search engine in the world today.

test /v/

They are currently road-testing the vehicle to see how it works in all weather conditions.

trade /n/

Ask Mike to fix your heater. After all, he works in the trade.

workshop /n/