Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to a type of mineral that can absorb water and other substances, often used in various industrial processes.

Example: The zeolitic material was used to filter the water in the treatment plant.

Definition: A unit of digital information storage equal to one sextillion bytes, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes.

Example: The new data center can store up to five zettabytes of information.

Definition: A type of sentence structure where one word or phrase connects to two or more other words or phrases, but it only fits grammatically with one of them, creating a unique meaning.

Example: In the sentence 'She opened the door and her heart to the homeless boy', the word 'opened' is an example of zeugma.

Definition: Relating to or containing the chemical element zinc.

Example: The zincic coating on the metal helps prevent rust.

Definition: A type of mineral that can be colorless or brown and is often used as a gemstone after being cut and polished.

Example: She wore a beautiful ring with a sparkling zircon stone.

Definition: Relating to or made from zirconium, a chemical element often used in various industrial applications.

Example: The zirconic compounds are essential in the production of ceramics.

Definition: A shiny, grayish-white metal that is strong and can be shaped easily. It is mainly used in making ceramics, alloys, and in nuclear reactors because it resists corrosion well.

Example: Zirconium is often used in the production of high-performance ceramics.

Definition: The way in which different areas or regions are organized or arranged, especially in relation to the distribution of plants, animals, or other features in specific zones.

Example: The zonation of the forest shows how different species thrive in various environments.

Definition: A small, belt-like region or structure in the body.

Example: The zonula is important for maintaining the shape of the eye.

Definition: Related to a small zone or band, often used in a scientific or anatomical context.

Example: The zonular fibers play a crucial role in the function of the eye.