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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

kiloparsec

IPA: /ˌkɪləˈpɑːrˌsɛk/

KK: /kɪloʊˈpɑːrˌsɛk/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for distance in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.

Example: The nearest star is about 1.3 kiloparsecs away from Earth.

kilopascal

IPA: /ˌkɪləˈpæskəl/

KK: /kɪloʊˈpæskəl/

noun

Definition: A unit of pressure equal to one thousand pascals, often used in measuring atmospheric pressure or in engineering contexts.

Example: The tire pressure should be around 220 kilopascals for optimal performance.

kilovolt

IPA: /ˈkɪləˌvoʊlt/

KK: /ˈkɪloʊvoʊlt/

noun

Definition: A unit of electrical measurement that equals one thousand volts, often used to describe high voltage levels in electrical systems.

Example: The power lines carry electricity at a kilovolt level to ensure efficient transmission.

kinase

IPA: //ˈkaɪneɪz//

KK: /ˈkaɪneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps move a phosphate group from one molecule to another, often using energy from ATP or ADP.

Example: Kinases play a crucial role in many cellular processes by adding phosphate groups to proteins.

kinematic

IPA: /kɪˈnɛmætɪk/

KK: /kɪˈnɛmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to movement or the study of how objects move.

Example: The kinematic equations help us understand the motion of objects in physics.

kinematical

IPA: /kɪˈnɛmɪtɪkəl/

KK: /kɪˈnɛmɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.

Example: The kinematical analysis of the athlete's movements helped improve their performance.

kinematically

IPA: /kɪˈnɛmɪkli/

KK: /kɪˈnɛmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion.

Example: The robot moved kinematically, following the programmed path smoothly and efficiently.

kinescope

IPA: /ˈkɪnɪˌskoʊp/

KK: /ˈkɪnɪˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device used to record and play back television programs, typically by capturing images from a picture tube.

Example: The kinescope allowed viewers to watch recorded television shows from home.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a film version of a television program that has been broadcasted.

Example: The director decided to kinescope the live performance for future viewing.

kinesic

IPA: /kɪˈniːzɪk/

KK: /kɪˈnizɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to body movements and gestures that convey meaning without using words.

Example: Her kinesic communication was clear, as her gestures expressed her feelings more than her words did.

kinesics

IPA: /kɪˈniːsɪks/

KK: /kɪˈniːsɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of body movements that do not involve words, including gestures and facial expressions, used to communicate.

Example: Kinesics plays an important role in understanding how people express emotions without speaking.

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