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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

trichothecene

IPA: /ˌtrɪkəʊˈθiːsiːn/

KK: /trɪkəˈθiːsiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of toxic substance produced by certain fungi, particularly from the Fusarium genus, which can contaminate food and feed.

Example: Trichothecenes are often found in grains and can pose health risks to animals and humans.

trichotomous

IPA: //traɪˈkɒtəˌməs//

KK: /traɪˈkɒtəˌməs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is divided into three distinct parts or sections.

Example: The trichotomous classification of the species helped scientists understand their evolutionary relationships.

trichotomy

IPA: /trɪˈkɒtəmi/

KK: /trɪˈkɒtəmi/

noun

Definition: A way of dividing something into three different parts or categories.

Example: The trichotomy of good, evil, and neutral helps to understand moral philosophy.

trichromat

IPA: //ˈtraɪkrəʊmæt//

KK: /trɪˈkroʊmæt/

noun

Definition: A person who can see three primary colors and their combinations, allowing for a wide range of color perception.

Example: As a trichromat, she can distinguish between many shades of color that others might miss.

trichromatic

IPA: //traɪˈkrɒmətɪk//

KK: /traɪˈkrɒmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the perception or use of three colors, often in contexts like vision, photography, or printing.

Example: The artist used a trichromatic palette to create vibrant and dynamic paintings.

trichromatism

IPA: //trɪˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm//

KK: /trɪˈkroʊmətɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition of being able to see and distinguish three primary colors, which are typically red, green, and blue.

Example: Humans are generally trichromats, allowing them to perceive a wide range of colors.

triclinic

IPA: /trɪˈklɪnɪk/

KK: /trɪˈklɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of crystal structure that has three sides of different lengths that meet at angles that are not right angles.

Example: The mineral exhibits a triclinic crystal system, making it unique among its peers.

tricyclic

IPA: //ˈtraɪsɪklɪk//

KK: /ˈtraɪsɪklɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a chemical structure that has three interconnected rings, often used in reference to certain types of medications.

Example: Tricyclic antidepressants are often prescribed to treat depression and anxiety.

noun

Definition: A type of medication used to treat depression and some other mental health conditions, characterized by its chemical structure that includes three rings of atoms.

Example: The doctor prescribed a tricyclic to help manage her depression.

triennially

IPA: //traɪˈɛn.ɪ.ə.li//

KK: /trɪˈɛnəli/

adverb

Definition: Happening every three years.

Example: The conference is held triennially, bringing together experts from around the world.

triennium

IPA: //traɪˈɛn.i.əm//

KK: /trɪˈɛn.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A time span that lasts for three years.

Example: The project will be evaluated at the end of the triennium.

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