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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

microstructure

IPA: //ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌstrʌk.tʃər//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈstrʌkʧər/

noun

Definition: The arrangement and organization of small parts within a material or organism that can be seen under a microscope.

Example: Scientists study the microstructure of metals to understand their properties better.

microsurgery

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɜr.dʒər.i//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈsɜrʤəri/

noun

Definition: A type of surgery that involves working on very small body parts or cells, using a microscope and special tools to perform precise operations.

Example: The doctor specialized in microsurgery to repair tiny blood vessels and nerves.

microsurgical

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɜr.dʒɪ.kəl/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈsɜrʤɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of surgery that uses very small instruments and techniques to operate on tiny structures in the body.

Example: The doctor specialized in microsurgical techniques to repair delicate nerves.

microtechnique

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.tɛkˈniːk//

KK: /maɪkroʊtɛkˈniːk/

noun

Definition: The skill or methods used to prepare objects so they can be examined closely under a microscope.

Example: The scientist used advanced microtechnique to analyze the tiny structures in the sample.

microtechnology

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

KK: /maɪkroʊtɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A field of technology that deals with very small devices and materials, typically at the scale of micrometers.

Example: Microtechnology is used in the development of tiny electronic components for smartphones.

microtome

IPA: /ˈmaɪkrəʊtɒm/

KK: /ˈmaɪkrəˌtoʊm/

noun

Definition: A tool used to slice very thin pieces of material, especially biological tissues, so they can be examined under a microscope.

Example: The scientist used a microtome to prepare the tissue samples for analysis.

microtonal

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈtoʊ.nəl/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈtoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to musical notes that are smaller than the standard semitones used in Western music.

Example: The composer experimented with microtonal scales to create unique sounds.

microtonality

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈtoʊ.nəl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈtoʊnəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The use of very small intervals between notes in music, which are smaller than the standard semitones used in Western music.

Example: Many contemporary composers explore microtonality to create unique sounds and textures in their music.

microtonally

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈtoʊ.nə.li/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈtoʊnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves microtones, which are intervals smaller than a semitone in music.

Example: The musician played the notes microtonally, creating a unique sound that was different from traditional scales.

microtone

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌtoʊn/

KK: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.toʊn/

noun

Definition: A musical interval that is smaller than the smallest standard interval used in Western music, which is a semitone.

Example: In some traditional music, musicians use microtones to create unique sounds that are not found in Western music scales.

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