Tech Term Flashcard - Set 3

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A kind of drawing showing the front, top, or right side of an object taken at right angles to the surface.

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orthographic projection

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A drawing in which all of the components are enlarged or reduced by a fixed ratio.

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scale drawing

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A special material that is compatible with living tissue and is able to function with living tissue.

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biomaterial

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Systematically eliminating possible causes to a problem to isolate the actual cause.

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troubleshooting

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The things you see when you look at an object, including line, shape and form, texture, and color.

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elements of design

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A person who uses the laws of nature to solve problems by designing and making products or structures.

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technologist

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Any metal or metal alloy that contains iron.

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ferrous

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A material that changes in response to its surroundings.

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smart material

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A chainlike molecule made up of smaller molecular units; the scientific name for plastic.

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polymer

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The wearing out or failure of a material due to constant use.

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material fatigue