Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to or designed for use with one eye only.

Example: He used a monocular to see the distant mountains clearly.

Definition: A device used for seeing distant objects, similar to a telescope but designed for one eye.

Example: He used a monocular to get a better view of the mountain.

Definition: In a way that involves using only one eye.

Example: He observed the distant object monocularly to get a clearer view.

Definition: Describing something that has only one ring or cycle, often used in biology and chemistry to refer to structures like certain flowers or molecules.

Example: The monocyclic structure of the compound makes it unique compared to polycyclic compounds.

Definition: Relating to a type of white blood cell called monocytes, which are part of the immune system and help fight infections.

Example: The doctor explained that monocytic cells play a crucial role in the body's defense against diseases.

Definition: Describing a collection of particles that are all about the same size, making them uniform in a mixture.

Example: The researchers used a monodisperse solution to ensure consistent results in their experiments.

Definition: To make a collection of particles uniform in size, so that all particles are the same size.

Example: The scientist worked to monodisperse the solution for better results in the experiment.

Definition: A type of song or poem that is performed by a single voice, often used in Greek drama or music compositions that focus on one main melody.

Example: The monody performed at the theater captivated the audience with its emotional depth.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has only one ester group, which is formed from an alcohol and an acid.

Example: Monoesters are often used in the production of various chemical products.

Definition: The idea that all living things come from one original organism or cell, or the process of producing new individuals from a single ancestor.

Example: The theory of monogenesis suggests that all species originated from a single ancestral form.

Definition: Describing something that originates from a single source or has a single host during its life cycle.

Example: The monogenetic parasites only require one host to complete their life cycle.

Definition: Relating to or controlled by a single gene.

Example: The disease is caused by a monogenic mutation that affects a specific gene.