L to J Vocabulary 1, 2 and 3

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Decomposer

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An organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material.

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Insulator

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A material that reduces or stops the flow of energy.

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Solubility

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The maximum amount of a substance that can be dissolved by another substance.

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Thermal energy

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Energy related to the temperature of an object or a substance.

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Complete circuit

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A closed path through which an electrical current flows.

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Consumer

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An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

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Producer

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An organism that makes its own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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Electric current

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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Conductor

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A material that allows the flow of electric current.

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Friction energy

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Energy generated from the resistance between two surfaces in contact.