While the scientist was talking to a group of students, she explained that she uses a microscope and chemicals during her research in the laboratory.
The italicized words are an example of what?
A. Sensory words
B. Domain-specific vocabulary
C. Concise language
D. Precise language
B. Domain-specific vocabulary
The answer is B. Domain-specific vocabulary.
Explanation: In this sentence, the words "microscope" and "chemicals" are specific to the field of science and research. They are terms that are commonly used and understood by scientists and researchers in a laboratory setting. This type of vocabulary is known as domain-specific vocabulary because it is specific to a particular field or domain of knowledge.