Science Word Search — Medium
Play a free online Science word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.
Words to find
- CHROMOSOME
- CENTIMETER
- CARCINOGEN
- CAPILLARY
- CREATURE
- DENSITY
- CRYSTAL
- FORCE
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Science word list, defined
- CHROMOSOME /ˈkrəʊməsəʊm/ (UK); /ˈkroʊməsoʊm/ (US) · noun
- A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- CENTIMETER /ˈsɛntɪmiːtə(r)/ · noun
- A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m), or about 0.394 inches. It is commonly used for everyday measurements of small distances and object dimensions. Related: cm, centimetre.
- CARCINOGEN /kɑːrˈsɪnədʒən/ · noun
- A substance or agent capable of causing cancer in living tissue. Related: cancer-causing agent, carcinogenic substance.
- CAPILLARY /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/ · noun, adjective
- As a noun, a capillary is any of the tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules, through which oxygen, nutrients, and waste are exchanged with body tissues. As an adjective, it describes something relating to or resembling such fine vessels, or having the properties of capillarity — the movement of liquid through very narrow spaces. Related: capillary vessel, hairline vessel, microvessel, blood vessel.
- CREATURE /ˈkriːtʃər/ · noun
- An animal, as distinct from a human being; also, any living being, including humans, especially when regarded with pity, contempt, or affection. Related: being, animal, organism, beast.
- DENSITY /ˈdɛnsɪti/ · noun
- The degree of compactness of a substance, defined as its mass per unit volume. More broadly, the quantity of people, things, or phenomena within a given area or space. Related: concentration, compactness, thickness, closeness.
- CRYSTAL /ˈkrɪstəl/ · noun
- A solid substance, such as quartz or salt, whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern that gives it a characteristic geometric shape; also, a piece of such a substance. More broadly, it refers to clear, colorless glass or fine glassware of high quality. Related: quartz, glassware, gem, mineral.
- FORCE /fɔːrs/ · noun
- Physical strength, energy, or power exerted on an object or person; also, coercion or compulsion, or an organized body such as a police or military force. Related: power, strength, might, energy.
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