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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

irrupt

IPA: /ɪˈrʌpt/

KK: /ɪˈrʌpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To suddenly break in or enter forcefully.

Example: The crowd began to irrupt into the stadium as the gates opened.

irruption

IPA: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

KK: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

noun

Definition: A sudden and often violent entry or invasion, especially by a large number of animals or people.

Example: The irruption of the deer into the town surprised the residents.

irruptive

IPA: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

KK: /ɪˈrʌptɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by sudden or violent outbursts or eruptions.

Example: The irruptive behavior of the volcano surprised the scientists.

isatin

IPA: /ˈɪsətɪn/

KK: /ˈɪsəˌtɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a derivative of indole, often used in the production of dyes and other chemical substances.

Example: Isatin is commonly used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.

ischemia

IPA: /ɪsˈkiːmiə/

KK: /ɪsˈkiːmiə/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is not enough blood flow to a part of the body, often due to blocked blood vessels.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with ischemia after experiencing chest pain.

ischemic

IPA: /ɪsˈkiːmɪk/

KK: /ɪsˈkiːmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a condition where there is a reduced blood flow to a part of the body, often leading to a lack of oxygen in that area.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with ischemic heart disease, which affects the blood supply to the heart.

ischium

IPA: /ˈɪs.ki.əm/

KK: /ˈɪskiəm/

noun

Definition: The lowest bone in each side of the pelvis, which supports the weight of the body when sitting and helps form the hip joint.

Example: The ischium is an important part of the pelvic structure in humans and many animals.

isentropic

IPA: /ˌaɪsɛnˈtrɒpɪk/

KK: /ɪˈsɛntrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a process or condition where the entropy remains constant, meaning there is no change in the level of disorder or randomness in a system.

Example: In thermodynamics, an isentropic process is often idealized to simplify calculations.

isentropically

IPA: //ɪˈsɛntrəpɪkli//

KK: /ɪˈsɛntrəpɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a process where entropy remains constant, meaning there is no heat transfer or energy loss.

Example: The gas expanded isentropically, maintaining its temperature throughout the process.

isobaric

IPA: /ˌaɪsəˈbærɪk/

KK: /ˌaɪsəˈbærɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a condition where the pressure remains the same throughout a system or process.

Example: In an isobaric process, the temperature of a gas can change while the pressure stays constant.

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