Eyes can be damaged by solid, liquid, powder or aerosol chemicals. Chemical injuries that happen in the home are most likely to be caused by soaps, disinfectants, solvents, cosmetics, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, ammonia and bleach. In agricultural settings, fertilizers or pesticides can cause eye damage. In industry, many irritating chemicals and solvents can injure the eye.
alligator clip. noun, Electricity. 1. a type of terminal for making temporary electrical connections, consisting of a cliplike device with long, narrow jaws that resemble those of an alligator. Also called alligator clamp.
For larger objects, firmly press the metal ends of the alligator clips against them (right). 1  Observe whether or not the lightbulb lights up. Record your observation for that material in your data table. 2  Now determine whether the material is a conductor or an insulator. Record your result in your data table.