📖 Science glossary A–Z
Child-friendly definitions with examples, pronunciation, and Chinese (中文) and Malay (Bahasa Melayu) translations where helpful.
🌳 Ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tem/ · 生态系统 · ekosistem
A neighbourhood of plants and animals living together.
A community of living things and the environment they share.
Example: A mangrove in Singapore is an ecosystem full of crabs, mudskippers and birds. · Related: habitat, food chain, environment
💨 Evaporation /ee-vap-oh-RAY-shun/ · 蒸发 · penyejatan
Water disappearing into the air — like a puddle drying up.
The change of a liquid into a gas.
Example: After rain, puddles shrink as the water evaporates into the air. · Related: water cycle, condensation, heat