Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A device made up of several thermocouples that work together to measure temperature or produce electricity.

Example: The engineer installed a thermopile to monitor the temperature changes in the system.

Definition: A type of material that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled, allowing it to be shaped and reshaped multiple times.

Example: The manufacturer used a thermoplastic material to create flexible and durable products.

Definition: A type of plastic that becomes soft when heated and hardens when cooled, allowing it to be shaped and reshaped multiple times.

Example: The manufacturer used a thermoplastic to create flexible and durable components for the product.

Definition: A type of sensory cell that detects changes in temperature, responding to heat and cold.

Example: The thermoreceptor in your skin helps you feel when something is hot or cold.

Definition: To control or maintain a stable body temperature despite changes in the environment.

Example: Many animals can thermoregulate to survive in extreme temperatures.

Definition: A device that automatically controls and maintains a specific temperature.

Example: The thermoregulator helps keep the room at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather outside.

Definition: Relating to the magnetic properties that remain in a material after it has cooled from a molten state, indicating the past magnetic field direction and strength.

Example: The thermoremanent magnetism of the rock provides valuable information about the Earth's magnetic history.

Definition: A type of material that becomes permanently hard when heated, often used in making certain plastics and resins.

Example: The thermosetting plastic is used in many household items because it is very durable.

Definition: The quality or condition of being stable at high temperatures without losing structure or function.

Example: The thermostability of the protein allows it to function effectively even in extreme heat.

Definition: Not affected by high temperatures and able to maintain its properties when heated.

Example: The enzyme is thermostable, allowing it to function even at elevated temperatures.

Definition: Relating to a device or system that controls temperature to keep it steady.

Example: The thermostatic control in the heating system ensures that the room stays warm and comfortable.