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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

turbinal

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a cone-like shape, often used in anatomy to refer to structures resembling a cone.

Example: The turbinal bones in the nasal cavity help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A type of bone in the nasal cavity that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinal bones play an important role in respiratory health.

turbinate

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈtɜːrbɪneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a small curved bone in the nasal passage or having a shape similar to a top or an inverted cone.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate bones help to warm and humidify the air we breathe.

noun

Definition: A thin, curved structure found in the nasal passages that helps to filter and humidify the air we breathe.

Example: The doctor explained that the turbinate in my nose helps to warm the air before it reaches my lungs.

turbinated

IPA: //tɜːrˈbɪneɪtɪd//

KK: /tɜrˈbɪneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is curved or spiral, often resembling a turbine.

Example: The turbinated structure of the shell helps it to withstand strong currents.

turboelectric

IPA: /ˌtɜːrboʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

KK: /tɜːrboʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system that uses electric generators and motors to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa, typically involving turbines.

Example: The turboelectric system improved the efficiency of the power generation process.

turbomachinery

IPA: /ˌtɜːrbəʊˈmæʃənəri/

KK: /tɜrbəˈmæʃənəri/

noun

Definition: A type of machinery that uses rotating parts to convert energy from one form to another, often involving fluids like air or water.

Example: The engineers designed a new turbomachinery system to improve the efficiency of the power plant.

turbulency

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbjʊlənsi/

KK: /tɜrˈbjuːlənsɪ/

noun

Definition: A state of disturbance or disorder, often characterized by irregular motion or agitation, especially in fluids or air.

Example: The plane experienced a lot of turbulency during the storm, making the flight quite uncomfortable.

turbulent

IPA: /ˈtɜːrbjʊlənt/

KK: /ˈtɜrbyələnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or environment that is chaotic, agitated, or full of unrest and disturbance.

Example: The turbulent weather caused many flight delays at the airport.

turgescence

IPA: /tɜːˈdʒɛsəns/

KK: /tɜrˈdʒɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being swollen or puffed up, often used to describe a physical condition or an inflated sense of self-importance.

Example: The turgescence of the plant's leaves indicated that it was well-watered.

turgescent

IPA: /tɜːˈdʒɛsənt/

KK: /tɜrˈdʒɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming swollen or distended, often due to an increase in fluid or pressure.

Example: The turgescent plant cells were filled with water, making the leaves firm and upright.

turgid

IPA: /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

KK: /ˈtɜrɡɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is swollen or bloated, often due to excess fluid, or writing that is overly complicated and difficult to understand.

Example: The turgid language in the novel made it hard to enjoy the story.

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