📖 Science glossary A–Z
Child-friendly definitions with examples, pronunciation, and Chinese (中文) and Malay (Bahasa Melayu) translations where helpful.
💭 Inference /IN-fer-ens/ · 推断 · inferens
A guess about WHY, based on what you saw.
An explanation you make based on what you observe.
Example: An inference: "The plant may not be healthy." · Related: observation, explanation
🛡️ Insulator /IN-suh-lay-ter/ · 绝缘体 · penebat
A material that blocks electricity.
A material that does not let electricity flow through it easily.
Example: Plastic around a wire is an insulator that keeps us safe. · Related: conductor, safety