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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

tritium

IPA: /ˈtrɪtiəm/

KK: /ˈtrɪtiəm/

noun

Definition: A special type of hydrogen that is radioactive and has a mass three times greater than regular hydrogen. It is used in scientific research and in making hydrogen bombs.

Example: Scientists use tritium in experiments to trace chemical reactions.

triturate

IPA: //ˈtrɪtʃ.ʊ.reɪt//

KK: /ˈtrɪtʃʊˌreɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that has been finely ground or powdered, often used in the context of drugs or chemicals.

Example: The pharmacist prepared a triturate for the patient to ensure accurate dosing.

transitive verb

Definition: To crush or grind something into very small pieces or a powder.

Example: The chef decided to triturate the spices to release their full flavor.

triturated

IPA: /trɪˈtʃʊəreɪtɪd/

KK: /trɪˈtʃʊəreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been ground down into a fine powder or small particles.

Example: The triturated herbs were used to make a potent medicine.

verb

Definition: To grind or crush something into a fine powder or paste.

Example: The pharmacist triturated the medication to ensure it was properly mixed.

trituration

IPA: //trɪtʃəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /trɪtʃəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of grinding or crushing a substance into a fine powder, often used in medicine or chemistry.

Example: The pharmacist used trituration to prepare the medication in a fine powder form.

triumphalism

IPA: /traɪˈʌmfəˌlɪzəm/

KK: /traɪˈʌmfəˌlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or attitude that one's own beliefs, especially in politics or religion, are better than those of others, often accompanied by a sense of pride or superiority.

Example: The politician's triumphalism was evident in his speech, where he claimed that his party's policies were the best for the country.

triumphalist

IPA: //traɪˈʌmfəlɪst//

KK: /traɪˈʌmfəlist/

noun

Definition: A person who celebrates or believes in victory or success, often in a boastful or overly proud way.

Example: The triumphalist attitude of the team after their win was evident in their celebrations.

trivalent

IPA: /ˈtraɪvələnt/

KK: /ˈtraɪvələnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a substance that has a valence of three, which means it can bond with three other atoms or molecules.

Example: The trivalent vaccine protects against three different strains of the virus.

trivialise

IPA: /ˈtrɪvɪəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈtrɪvɪəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something seem less important or significant than it really is.

Example: Some people tend to trivialise serious issues, making it hard to address them properly.

triviality

IPA: //trɪˈvɪə.lɪ.ti//

KK: /trɪˈviːəlɪti/

noun

Definition: A thing that is not important or has little value; the state of being unimportant.

Example: The meeting was filled with trivialities that wasted everyone's time.

trivialization

IPA: /ˌtrɪvɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˈtrɪvɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something seem less important or significant than it really is.

Example: The trivialization of serious issues can lead to misunderstandings and lack of action.

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