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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

tetanic

IPA: /tɛˈtænɪk/

KK: /tɛˈtænɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing a condition characterized by muscle spasms and stiffness, often due to a lack of calcium or other factors.

Example: The doctor explained that the tetanic contractions could be a sign of an underlying health issue.

tetanize

IPA: /ˈtɛtənaɪz/

KK: /ˈtɛtənˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a muscle or group of muscles to contract continuously, often resulting in spasms or convulsions.

Example: The doctor warned that certain toxins can tetanize the muscles, leading to severe spasms.

tetany

IPA: /ˈtɛtəni/

KK: /ˈtɛtəni/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where muscles spasm and tremble due to problems with calcium levels in the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with tetany after she experienced severe muscle spasms.

tetartohedral

IPA: /tɛˌtɑːrˈtoʊhɪdrəl/

KK: /tɛˌtɑːrˈtoʊhɪdrəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a structure that has one fourth the number of planes needed for full symmetry.

Example: The crystal exhibited tetartohedral symmetry, making it unique among its peers.

tetrachloride

IPA: //ˌtɛtrəˈklɔːrɪd//

KK: /tɛtrəˈklɔrɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical substance that has four chlorine atoms in each molecule.

Example: Tetrachloride is often used in industrial applications and chemical synthesis.

tetrachord

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌkɔrd/

KK: /ˈtɛtrəˌkɔrd/

noun

Definition: A group of four musical notes that are arranged in a specific way, with the first and last notes having a distance of a perfect fourth between them.

Example: In music theory, a tetrachord is often used to build scales.

tetracid

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəsɪd/

KK: /tɛtrəsɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that can react with four molecules of a simple acid or contains four replaceable hydrogen atoms.

Example: The tetracid compound can neutralize four moles of a monobasic acid.

noun

Definition: A type of acid that has four hydrogen atoms that can be replaced in chemical reactions.

Example: Tetracids are important in various chemical processes due to their ability to donate multiple protons.

tetrafluoride

IPA: /ˈtɛtrəˌfluəˌraɪd/

KK: /tɛtrəˈfluəˌraɪd/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that contains four fluorine atoms in each molecule.

Example: Tetrafluoride is often used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties.

tetragonal

IPA: /tɛˈtræɡənl/

KK: /tɛˈtræɡənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape or structure that has four sides or angles, typically with specific properties in geometry.

Example: The crystal structure of the mineral is tetragonal, meaning it has four equal sides and right angles.

tetragonally

IPA: /ˌtɛtrəˈɡɒnəli/

KK: /tɛtrəˈgɒnəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a shape with four sides and four angles, like a square or rectangle.

Example: The crystals formed tetragonally, giving them a unique geometric structure.

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