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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

coloratura

IPA: /ˌkɒləˈrʊtərə/

KK: /ˌkoʊləˈrʊtəˌrɑː/

noun

Definition: A type of vocal music or singing that features elaborate and decorative melodies, often with rapid notes and trills, typically performed by a soprano.

Example: The coloratura soprano dazzled the audience with her intricate vocal runs and trills during the performance.

colorimeter

IPA: /ˈkɒləˌrɪmətər/

KK: /ˈkɒlərɪˌmɛtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the concentration of a substance in a solution by comparing its color to standard colors.

Example: The scientist used a colorimeter to analyze the concentration of the dye in the solution.

colorization

IPA: /ˌkʌləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈkʌlərɪˌzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding color to black-and-white images or films, often using computer technology.

Example: The colorization of classic movies has made them more appealing to modern audiences.

combater

IPA: /kəmˈbætər/

KK: /kəmˈbætər/

noun

Definition: A person who fights or struggles against something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

Example: The combater showed great bravery in the face of danger.

combinable

IPA: /kəmˈbaɪnəbl/

KK: /kəmˈbaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be joined or mixed together with something else.

Example: The ingredients are combinable, allowing for a variety of recipes.

combination

IPA: /kəmˈbɪneɪʃən/

KK: /kəmˈbɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A result or act of putting two or more things together to form a single unit or group.

Example: The combination of different colors made the painting more vibrant.

combine

IPA: /kəmˈbaɪn/

KK: /kəmˈbaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together or unite to form a single entity or group.

Example: The two companies decided to combine their resources to create a better product.

noun

Definition: A machine used for harvesting crops, which cuts, threshes, and cleans grain in one operation.

Example: The farmer used a combine to harvest the wheat efficiently.

transitive verb

Definition: To join or mix two or more things together to form a single unit or substance.

Example: You can combine different colors to create a new shade.

combust

IPA: /kəmˈbʌst/

KK: /kəmˈbʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To catch fire or burn suddenly without an external flame; to undergo a chemical reaction that produces heat and light.

Example: The old rags in the corner spontaneously combusted, causing a small fire.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to burn or ignite.

Example: The dry leaves combusted quickly when the fire started.

combustible

IPA: /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

KK: /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to catch fire and burn easily.

Example: The materials used in the construction were highly combustible, posing a fire risk.

noun

Definition: A material that can easily catch fire and burn.

Example: Wood is a common combustible used for making fires.

combustion

IPA: /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

KK: /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

noun

Definition: A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light, often resulting in fire.

Example: The combustion of gasoline in an engine produces energy to power the vehicle.

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