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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

phrenetic

IPA: /frəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /frəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is fast, energetic, and often chaotic or frenzied in nature.

Example: The phrenetic pace of the city made it hard to relax.

phrenic

IPA: /ˈfrɛnɪk/

KK: /ˈfrɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the diaphragm, which is a muscle that helps with breathing, or sometimes referring to the mind.

Example: The phrenic nerve plays a crucial role in controlling the diaphragm during breathing.

phrenological

IPA: /frɛnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /frɛnəˈlɑgɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of the shape and size of the skull as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.

Example: The phrenological theories of the 19th century suggested that personality traits could be determined by examining the bumps on a person's head.

phrenologist

IPA: //ˈfrɛnəˌlɒdʒɪst//

KK: /frɛnəˌlɑdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the shape and size of the skull to determine character and mental abilities, based on the now-discredited practice of phrenology.

Example: The phrenologist examined the skull to provide insights into the person's personality traits.

phrenology

IPA: /frəˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /frəˈnɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the shape of the skull, which was once believed to show a person's character and mental abilities.

Example: Phrenology was popular in the 19th century, but it is now considered a pseudoscience.

phthalate

IPA: /ˈθæleɪt/

KK: /ˈfælˌeɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from phthalic acid, often used to make plastics more flexible and durable.

Example: Phthalates are commonly found in many household products, including toys and food packaging.

phthalic

IPA: /ˈθeɪlɪk/

KK: /ˈfælɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of chemical compound that is derived from naphthalene or phthalic acid, often used in the production of plastics and dyes.

Example: The researchers studied the effects of phthalic compounds on the environment.

phthalocyanine

IPA: /ˌfθæloʊˈsaɪəˌniːn/

KK: /fæləsəˈsaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of stable organic pigment that is bright blue or green, used in various materials like inks and plastics.

Example: The artist chose phthalocyanine for its vibrant color in the painting.

phycocyanin

IPA: /faɪkoʊˈsaɪənɪn/

KK: /faɪkoʊˈsaɪənɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of blue pigment found in certain bacteria, especially cyanobacteria, that helps in photosynthesis.

Example: Phycocyanin is responsible for the blue color in many species of cyanobacteria.

phycoerythrin

IPA: /faɪkoʊˈɛrɪθrɪn/

KK: /faɪkoʊˈɛrɪθrɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of red pigment found in certain algae, particularly red algae, that helps in photosynthesis.

Example: Phycoerythrin is responsible for the red color of many species of red algae.

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