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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

volatilization

IPA: /ˌvɒlətɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /vɑːlətɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a solid or liquid into a gas, such as through evaporation or sublimation.

Example: The volatilization of the liquid occurred quickly when heated.

volatilize

IPA: /ˈvɒl.ə.tɪ.laɪz/

KK: /vɑːlətəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a substance into a gas or vapor, often by heating it.

Example: The scientist needed to volatilize the liquid to conduct the experiment.

volcanicity

IPA: /vɒlˈkeɪnɪsɪti/

KK: /vɑlˈkænɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being related to or characteristic of a volcano.

Example: The volcanicity of the region is evident from the numerous hot springs and lava flows.

volcanism

IPA: /vɒlˈkeɪnɪzəm/

KK: /vɑlˈkeɪnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The processes and activities related to volcanoes, including eruptions and the movement of magma.

Example: Volcanism can create new landforms and affect the climate.

volcanological

IPA: /ˌvɒl.kə.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /vɑlˈkænəˌlɑdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of volcanoes and volcanic activity.

Example: The volcanological research team studied the effects of the recent eruption.

volcanologist

IPA: /vɒlˈkeɪnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /vɑlˈkɑnəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies volcanoes and their activity.

Example: The volcanologist explained how the eruption could affect the surrounding area.

volcanology

IPA: /ˌvɒl.kəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

KK: /vɑlˈkɑnəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that focuses on studying volcanoes and the processes related to them.

Example: Volcanology helps us understand how volcanoes work and predict eruptions.

volition

IPA: /vəˈlɪʃən/

KK: /vəˈlɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The ability or power to make a choice or decision consciously.

Example: She acted on her own volition, deciding to leave the job she didn't enjoy.

volitional

IPA: /vəˈlɪʃənl/

KK: /vəlˈɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of making a conscious choice or decision; done intentionally rather than by chance.

Example: His actions were volitional, reflecting his personal beliefs and choices.

volitive

IPA: //ˈvɒlɪtɪv//

KK: /ˈvɒlɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the will or expressing a desire or permission.

Example: The volitive aspect of the sentence indicates the speaker's wish for something to happen.

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