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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

polymerism

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪmərɪzəm/

KK: /pɑˈlɪmərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The process of creating large molecules made up of repeating units, known as polymers.

Example: Polymerism is essential in the production of many synthetic materials.

polymerization

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /pɑːlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process in chemistry where small molecules called monomers join together to form a larger molecule known as a polymer.

Example: The polymerization of the monomers resulted in a strong and flexible material.

polymerize

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪməraɪz/

KK: /pɑːlɪməraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a substance to undergo a chemical process that combines small molecules into a larger, more complex structure.

Example: The scientist decided to polymerize the liquid to create a stronger material.

polymerizing

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪməraɪzɪŋ/

KK: /pɑːlɪməraɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process in which small molecules combine to form a larger, more complex structure.

Example: The polymerizing agent is essential for creating strong materials.

verb

Definition: To undergo a chemical process where small molecules combine to form a larger, more complex structure.

Example: The scientists are polymerizing the materials to create a new type of plastic.

polymorph

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪmɔːf/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌmɔrf/

noun

Definition: A type of organism or substance that can exist in different forms or structures.

Example: The scientist studied a polymorph of the mineral to understand its properties better.

polymorphic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪk/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈmɔːrfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to take on different forms or shapes.

Example: The software is designed to be polymorphic, adapting to various operating systems.

polymorphically

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪkli/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔrfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows different forms or appearances; having multiple forms or variations.

Example: The software can operate polymorphically, adapting to different environments and requirements.

polymorphism

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/

KK: /pɑːlɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability of a single type of organism or substance to exist in different forms or stages.

Example: In biology, polymorphism allows a species to adapt to various environments by having different physical forms.

polymorphous

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəs/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔr fəs/

adjective

Definition: Having or taking on many different forms or appearances.

Example: The artist is known for her polymorphous style, which changes with each new project.

polymorphously

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈmɔːfəsli/

KK: /pɑlɪˈmɔrfəslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can take many different forms or shapes.

Example: The artist expressed her creativity polymorphously, using various styles and techniques.

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