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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

organism

IPA: /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A living thing that can function independently, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism, made up of different parts that work together to support life.

Example: The scientist studied a single-celled organism under the microscope.

organismal

IPA: /ˌɔːrˈɡænɪzməl/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to living things or organisms.

Example: The scientist studied organismal biology to understand how different species interact with their environment.

organismic

IPA: /ɔːˈɡænɪzɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈɡænɪzɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to living things or their structure and function.

Example: The organismic approach to biology emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings.

organogenesis

IPA: /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛsɪs/

KK: /ˌɔrɡəˈnɛsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which organs are formed and developed in living organisms.

Example: During organogenesis, the heart and lungs begin to take shape in the developing embryo.

organoleptic

IPA: /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛlɛptɪk/

KK: /ˌɔrɡəˈnəˌlɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the qualities of a substance that can be perceived by the senses, such as taste, smell, and texture.

Example: The organoleptic properties of the wine were evaluated during the tasting session.

organomercurial

IPA: /ˌɔːɡəˈnəːmɜːkjʊrɪəl/

KK: /ɔrˌgænəˈmɜrkjʊrɪəl/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes mercury and is based on organic chemistry.

Example: The scientist studied the effects of organomercurial compounds on aquatic life.

organometallic

IPA: /ˌɔːɡənoʊˈmɛtəlɪk/

KK: /ɔrgənəˈmɛtəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that includes both organic molecules and metal atoms, particularly where a metal is directly connected to a carbon atom.

Example: Organometallic compounds are important in catalysis and organic synthesis.

orgiastic

IPA: /ɔːrˈdʒɪæstɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈdʒiˌæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by wild, unrestrained emotions or activities, often associated with excessive indulgence or celebration.

Example: The festival was filled with orgiastic celebrations that lasted all night long.

orientalize

IPA: /ˌɔːr.iˈɛn.təl.aɪz/

KK: /ɔrˈiːənˌtəlˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on characteristics or qualities that are typical of Eastern cultures.

Example: As the festival began, the decorations started to orientalize the entire town square.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something have characteristics or features that are typical of Eastern cultures, especially those of Asia.

Example: The artist aimed to orientalize the landscape in his painting, incorporating traditional Asian elements.

orifice

IPA: /ˈɔːrɪfɪs/

KK: /ˈɔrɪfɪs/

noun

Definition: An opening in a surface, especially one that leads to a cavity or passage in the body.

Example: The doctor examined the orifice to check for any abnormalities.

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