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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

oxyacetylene

IPA: //ˌɒks.i.əˈsɛt.ə.liːn//

KK: /ˌɑk.si.əˈsɛt.əl.iːn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using a combination of oxygen and acetylene, often used in welding and cutting processes.

Example: The oxyacetylene torch is essential for metalworking tasks.

oxyacid

IPA: //ˈɒksɪˌæsɪd//

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌæsɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of acid that contains oxygen in its molecular structure.

Example: Sulfuric acid is an example of an oxyacid that is widely used in industry.

oxygenate

IPA: //ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt//

KK: /ˈɑksɪdʒəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that contains oxygen, often added to fuel to help it burn more completely.

Example: Ethanol is a common oxygenate used in gasoline to reduce emissions.

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or mix something with oxygen to enhance its quality or function.

Example: The doctor decided to oxygenate the patient's blood to improve their health.

oxygenator

IPA: //ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪtə//

KK: /ˈɑksɪdʒəˌneɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that adds oxygen to water or blood, often used in aquariums or medical procedures.

Example: The aquarium's oxygenator keeps the water healthy for the fish by ensuring they have enough oxygen.

oxygenic

IPA: //ɒkˈsɪdʒənɪk//

KK: /ˈɑksɪdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or producing oxygen.

Example: Plants are oxygenic organisms that release oxygen during photosynthesis.

oxyhemoglobin

IPA: /ˌɒksihɪˈmoʊɡləˌbɪn/

KK: /ɑksɪˈhiməˌɡloʊbɪn/

noun

Definition: A bright-red substance formed when hemoglobin in the blood binds with oxygen, helping to carry oxygen to different parts of the body.

Example: Oxyhemoglobin is essential for delivering oxygen to our organs and tissues.

oxyhydrogen

IPA: //ˌɒksɪˈhaɪdrədʒən//

KK: /ˈɑksɪˌhaɪdrədʒən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or using a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, often used in processes like welding or cutting.

Example: The oxyhydrogen torch is commonly used for metal cutting and welding.

oxymoronic

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrənɪk/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪmərɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a figure of speech where two contradictory words or ideas are combined to create a new meaning.

Example: The phrase 'deafening silence' is an example of an oxymoronic expression.

oxymoronically

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrənɪkli/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪmɔrənɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that combines contradictory or opposing ideas, often to create a unique or thought-provoking effect.

Example: She described the situation oxymoronically, calling it a 'deafening silence'.

oxytocic

IPA: /ˌɒksɪˈtoʊsɪk/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪtɒsɪk/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe substances that help speed up childbirth by causing the uterus to contract.

Example: The doctor administered an oxytocic to help with the delivery of the baby.

noun

Definition: A substance that stimulates contractions of the uterus, often used to induce labor or control bleeding after childbirth.

Example: The doctor administered an oxytocic to help with the delivery process.

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