Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To produce a large number of mature eggs in a short period of time.

Example: The scientist used hormones to superovulate the female rabbits for the experiment.

Definition: To stimulate an animal to produce more than the usual number of eggs during ovulation.

Example: The veterinarian used hormones to superovulate the cow for better breeding results.

Definition: Describing a condition where an organism produces more than the usual number of eggs during a reproductive cycle.

Example: The researchers studied the effects of superovulated mice on fertility treatments.

Definition: To cause an organism, especially a female animal, to produce more than the usual number of eggs during a single reproductive cycle.

Example: The researchers superovulated the mice to collect more eggs for their study.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains a specific anion made of two oxygen atoms, often involved in various chemical reactions.

Example: Superoxide is often produced in biological systems as a byproduct of oxygen metabolism.

Definition: The condition where one type of parasite infests another parasite, or when multiple parasites of the same kind infect a single host.

Example: Superparasitism can lead to increased competition among parasites for resources within the host.

Definition: Describing materials that can be easily shaped or deformed at high temperatures with little stress.

Example: The engineers used superplastic materials to create complex shapes for the aircraft components.

Definition: A material that can be easily shaped or molded at high temperatures without breaking.

Example: The engineers used a superplastic to create complex shapes for the new product.

Definition: The ability of a solid material to undergo large deformations without breaking, often occurring at high temperatures.

Example: The metal exhibited superplasticity, allowing it to be shaped into complex forms without cracking.

Definition: Able to be placed on top of something else so that they match perfectly.

Example: The two images are superposable, allowing for precise alignment in the design.

Definition: To place one thing directly over another so that they align or coincide in some way.

Example: In the experiment, we will superpose the two images to see how they interact.

Definition: Placed directly over something else, often in a way that allows both to be seen or understood together.

Example: The artist created a stunning effect by using superposed colors in the painting.

Definition: To place one thing on top of another so that they overlap.

Example: The artist superposed the images to create a unique effect.

Definition: The principle in geology that states in a series of layered rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the younger layers are on top.

Example: According to the principle of superposition, the oldest rock layers are found beneath the newer ones.