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1 chemistry
['kemistri] 1. noun((the science that deals with) the nature of substances and the ways in which they act on, or combine with, each other: Chemistry was his favourite subject; the chemistry of the blood.) efnafræði- chemical2. noun(a substance used in or obtained by a chemical process: Some chemicals give off harmful fumes.) (efnafræðilegt) efni- chemist -
2 exhaust
[iɡ'zo:st] 1. verb1) (to make very tired: She was exhausted by her long walk.) gera örþreyttan2) (to use all of; to use completely: We have exhausted our supplies; You're exhausting my patience.) þurrausa, nota upp til agna3) (to say all that can be said about (a subject etc): We've exhausted that topic.) gera e-u fullkomin skil2. noun((an outlet from the engine of a car, motorcycle etc for) fumes and other waste.) útblástur; útblástursrör- exhaustion
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3 fume
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4 smog
[smoɡ](fog mixed with smoke and fumes from factories, houses, vehicles etc: Some big cities have a problem with smog.) mengunarskÿ/-móða -
5 vapour
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