Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Sterilizer

A device or substance used to sterilize something, making it free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Steroid

Any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms.

Stevedore

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

Stiffen

To make or become stiff or rigid.

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Stimulate

To encourage or provoke a response or activity.

Stimulation

The act of encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.

Stimulus

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue, or encourages activity in general.

Stipule

A small leaf or leaf-like structure at the base of a leaf stalk.

Stirring

Causing great excitement or strong emotions; inspiring.

Stored Energy

Energy that is accumulated and held in a system, capable of being converted into work.