Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A chemical element that is a non-metal and is commonly used in electronics and computer chips.

Example: Silicium is essential for making semiconductors in electronic devices.

Definition: Relating to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate or quartz dust, which leads to inflammation and scarring of the lungs.

Example: Workers in the mining industry are at risk of developing silicotic conditions due to prolonged exposure to silica dust.

Definition: A type of chemical compound made of silicon, oxygen, and often carbon and hydrogen, typically structured with alternating silicon and oxygen atoms.

Example: Siloxanes are commonly used in the production of silicone materials.

Definition: A way of comparing two different things by saying one is like the other, often using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Example: The author used a simile to describe the sunset as being like a painting in the sky.

Definition: Relating to the act of simony, which is the buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges, such as church offices or sacraments.

Example: The church condemned simoniacal practices as corrupt and unethical.

Definition: Describing something that has only one part or element, or a system that allows communication in one direction only.

Example: The simplex communication system can only send messages in one direction at a time.

Definition: A word that does not have any prefixes or suffixes, or a basic geometric shape with the least number of points needed to define it in a given space.

Example: In linguistics, a 'simplex' refers to a word like 'cat' that stands alone without any added parts.

Definition: Relating to simplices, which are basic building blocks in geometry and topology.

Example: The simplicial complex was used to study the properties of the shape.

Definition: The habit of making something simpler than it really is, often by leaving out important details or complexities.

Example: His simplism in discussing the issue led to misunderstandings among the team.

Definition: Describing something that is too simple and does not consider important details or complexities.

Example: His explanation was so simplistic that it missed the key points of the issue.

Definition: In a way that makes something seem simpler than it really is, often ignoring important details or complexities.

Example: The teacher explained the concept simplistically, leaving out many important factors.