Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To make a material flexible and moldable, often by adding certain substances.

Example: The manufacturer decided to plasticize the rubber to improve its durability.

Definition: A substance that is added to materials like plastics to make them softer and more flexible.

Example: The manufacturer used a plasticizer to improve the flexibility of the plastic products.

Definition: A type of organelle found in plant cells and some other organisms that is involved in processes like food synthesis and storage.

Example: Chloroplasts are a type of plastid that help plants convert sunlight into energy.

Definition: Relating to a type of cell organelle involved in photosynthesis and other important functions in plant cells.

Example: The plastidial functions of the cell are essential for its energy production.

Definition: A method used to preserve biological tissues by replacing their water and fat content with plastic materials, making them suitable for study and display.

Example: The museum displayed several specimens created through the process of plastination.

Definition: A type of protein that contains copper and plays a role in transferring electrons during photosynthesis.

Example: Plastocyanin is essential for the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that plays a role in the process of photosynthesis by helping to transport electrons.

Example: Plastoquinone is essential for the photosynthetic process in plants.

Definition: Relating to a decorative style of architecture from 16th century Spain that features intricate designs and details, resembling silver plate.

Example: The cathedral was built in the plateresque style, showcasing its beautiful and ornate facades.

Definition: A dull or unoriginal statement that is often repeated and presented as if it were new or important.

Example: His speech was filled with platitudes that failed to inspire the audience.

Definition: Describing something that is dull or unoriginal because it relies on clichés or overused phrases.

Example: The speaker's platitudinous remarks failed to inspire the audience.