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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

chiropractic

IPA: /ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪk/

KK: /kaɪrəˈpræktɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of therapy that focuses on diagnosing and treating problems related to the spine and nervous system, often through manual adjustments and manipulations.

Example: She decided to visit a chiropractor for her back pain, as she believed in the benefits of chiropractic treatment.

chiropractics

IPA: /ˌkaɪrəˈpræktɪks/

KK: /kaɪrəˈpræktɪks/

noun

Definition: The practice of treating physical problems related to the bones, muscles, and joints, especially through manual adjustment of the spine.

Example: Many people visit chiropractics to relieve back pain and improve their overall health.

chiropractor

IPA: /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktər/

KK: /ˈkaɪrəˌpræktər/

noun

Definition: A health care professional who focuses on diagnosing and treating problems related to the bones, joints, and muscles, often using manual adjustments to improve health.

Example: After my back pain worsened, I decided to visit a chiropractor for treatment.

chlorid

IPA: /ˈklɔːrɪd/

KK: /ˈklɔːrɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound made from chlorine and another element, often used in various industrial processes.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of chlorid in the laboratory.

chloride

IPA: /ˈklɔːraɪd/

KK: /ˈklɔːraɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that contains chlorine, often combined with another element or group, such as in salts or esters.

Example: Sodium chloride is commonly known as table salt.

chlorinate

IPA: /ˈklɔːrəˌneɪt/

KK: /ˈklɔrɪˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat something with chlorine or a chlorine compound to disinfect or purify it.

Example: The water supply was chlorinated to ensure it was safe for drinking.

chlorinated

IPA: //ˈklɔːrɪneɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈklɔrɪˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing water that has had chlorine added to it for the purpose of cleaning or disinfecting.

Example: The swimming pool is filled with chlorinated water to keep it safe for swimmers.

verb

Definition: To treat something with chlorine, usually to purify or disinfect it, especially water.

Example: The swimming pool was chlorinated to keep the water clean and safe for swimmers.

chlorination

IPA: /klɔːrɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /klɔːrɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding chlorine to a substance, usually water, to make it clean and safe to use.

Example: Chlorination is an important step in making drinking water safe.

chlorine

IPA: /ˈklɔːriːn/

KK: /ˈklɔrɪn/

noun

Definition: A greenish-yellow gas that is used to clean water and as a disinfectant. It can combine with many other elements and has a strong smell.

Example: Chlorine is often added to swimming pools to keep the water clean and safe.

chlorophyll

IPA: /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/

KK: /ˈklɔːrəˌfɪl/

noun

Definition: A green pigment found in plants that helps them make food through photosynthesis.

Example: Chlorophyll gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis.

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