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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

orthophosphate

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊˈfɒsfeɪt/

KK: /ɔrˈθoʊˌfɑːsfeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of salt or ester that comes from orthophosphoric acid, commonly found in fertilizers and other chemical compounds.

Example: Farmers often use orthophosphate in their fertilizers to promote plant growth.

orthopsychiatry

IPA: /ˌɔːrθoʊˈsaɪkɪətri/

KK: /ɔrˌθoʊˈsaɪkɪətri/

noun

Definition: The branch of psychiatry that focuses on the study, treatment, and prevention of emotional and behavioral issues, particularly in children and adolescents.

Example: Orthopsychiatry aims to address mental health issues early in a person's development.

orthorhombic

IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈrɒmbɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθɔrəmˌbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of crystal structure that has three axes of different lengths that are all at right angles to each other.

Example: The mineral has an orthorhombic crystal structure, making it unique among its peers.

orthoscopic

IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒskəpɪk/

KK: /ɔrˈθɒskəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an optical instrument that produces a clear and accurate image without distortion.

Example: The orthoscopic lens provided a true representation of the scene without any visual distortion.

oscillate

IPA: /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

KK: /ɑˈsɪlˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm or to vary between different states or opinions.

Example: The pendulum began to oscillate steadily after being released.

oscillating

IPA: /ˈɒsɪleɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌteɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Moving back and forth in a regular pattern.

Example: The oscillating fan helped to cool the room evenly.

verb

Definition: To move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.

Example: The pendulum is oscillating steadily from side to side.

oscillation

IPA: /ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A repeated movement back and forth or up and down, often in a regular pattern.

Example: The pendulum's oscillation creates a rhythmic swinging motion.

oscillator

IPA: //əˈsɪleɪtə//

KK: /ɑˈsɪlˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or circuit that produces a repeating signal or wave, often used in electronics to generate sound or radio frequencies.

Example: The engineer designed an oscillator to create a stable frequency for the radio transmitter.

oscillatory

IPA: /ˌɒsɪˈleɪtəri/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves back and forth or varies repeatedly.

Example: The oscillatory motion of the pendulum can be observed clearly.

oscillogram

IPA: /ˌɒsɪləˈɡræm/

KK: /ɑˈsɪləˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A visual representation of electrical signals, shown as a graph on a screen or paper, created by an instrument called an oscillograph.

Example: The engineer analyzed the oscillogram to understand the electrical signals in the circuit.

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