Benchmark Unit 5 Week 2 Vocabulary

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device

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a piece of equipment made for a special purpose

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experiments

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Many experiments have led to new inventions.

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phonograph

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In the late 1800's music could be heard on a phonograph.

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innovative

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using new ideas or methods

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obtained

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Thomas Edison obtained a patent for his new invention.

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invention

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A new device, method, or process created after study and experimentation.

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patent

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A legal right granted for an invention, giving the inventor exclusive rights to use it.

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technology

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The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

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scientific method

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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research

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The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.