Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Connected to or caused by an increase in body temperature, often due to illness.

Example: The doctor noted that the pyretic symptoms indicated an infection.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by fever; having a high body temperature due to illness.

Example: The patient was pyrexial, showing signs of a serious infection.

Definition: Relating to or characterized by fever; having a high body temperature.

Example: The patient was pyrexic, showing signs of a severe infection.

Definition: A device used to measure the total amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth.

Example: Scientists use a pyrheliometer to collect data on solar energy for their research.

Definition: Relating to a chemical compound called pyridine or its related substances.

Example: The scientist studied the pyridic properties of the new compound.

Definition: A colorless or yellowish liquid that has a strong smell and is used in making drugs, vitamins, and as a solvent. It is flammable and can be toxic.

Example: Pyridine is often used in laboratories as a solvent for chemical reactions.

Definition: A type of organic compound that has a single ring structure and contains nitrogen. It is important in biology as it forms part of DNA and RNA, specifically in the bases uracil, cytosine, and thymine.

Example: Pyrimidine is essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids in living organisms.

Definition: Relating to or containing a type of mineral known as pyrite, which is often called fool's gold due to its metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue.

Example: The geologist examined the pyritic rocks for signs of gold deposits.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has two hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene ring, often found in certain types of tar.

Example: Pyrocatechol is used in various chemical reactions and applications in laboratories.

Definition: Describing a material that generates an electric charge in response to a change in temperature.

Example: The pyroelectric sensor detects changes in heat and converts them into electrical signals.

Definition: A material that generates an electric charge in response to a change in temperature.

Example: The scientist studied the properties of a pyroelectric material for use in sensors.