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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

urbanism

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The study and planning of how cities are designed and organized, including the way people live and interact in urban areas.

Example: Urbanism focuses on creating sustainable and livable cities for their residents.

urbanity

IPA: /ɜːrˈbæn.ɪ.ti/

KK: /ɜrˈbænɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being refined, elegant, and courteous in behavior and manners.

Example: Her urbanity made her a favorite among the guests at the formal dinner.

urbanologist

IPA: /ˈɜːrbənˌɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˈɜːrbənˌɑːlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the social, economic, and environmental issues related to cities and urban living.

Example: The urbanologist presented her findings on the impact of public transportation on city life.

urease

IPA: /ˈjʊəreɪs/

KK: /juˈreɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down urea into other substances, specifically ammonium carbonate.

Example: Urease is important in the nitrogen cycle as it helps convert urea into usable forms of nitrogen for plants.

uremia

IPA: /juˈriːmiə/

KK: /juˈrimēə/

noun

Definition: A harmful condition caused by kidney problems, where waste products that should be removed from the body through urine build up in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uremia due to advanced kidney failure.

uremic

IPA: /juˈrɛmɪk/

KK: /ˈjʊrɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical condition caused by the accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with uremic symptoms, indicating a serious kidney issue.

ureotelic

IPA: /ˌjʊə.rɪˈtɛl.ɪk/

KK: /jʊrɪˈoʊtɛlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the excretion of urea as the main way to remove nitrogenous waste from the body.

Example: Many mammals are ureotelic, meaning they primarily excrete urea instead of ammonia.

urethane

IPA: /ˈjʊəreɪn/

KK: /ˈjʊəreɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is a type of ester derived from carbamic acid, often used in organic chemistry and sometimes in medicine.

Example: The chemist used urethane in the synthesis of new materials.

uricosuric

IPA: /ˌjʊrɪˈkəʊsjʊrɪk/

KK: /ˌjʊrɪˈkoʊsjʊrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of removing uric acid from the body through urine.

Example: The doctor prescribed a uricosuric medication to help lower the patient's uric acid levels.

urochord

IPA: /ˈjʊərəʊkɔːd/

KK: /ˈjʊroʊˌkɔrd/

noun

Definition: A type of notochord that is found only in the tail region of certain marine animals known as urochordates.

Example: The urochord is an important feature in the development of urochordates, helping to support their bodies.

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