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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

buttress

IPA: /ˈbʌtrəs/

KK: /ˈbʌtrəs/

noun

Definition: A support or reinforcement structure, often made of brick or stone, that is built against a wall to help hold it up or make it stronger.

Example: The ancient cathedral had several buttresses to support its tall walls.

transitive verb

Definition: To support or strengthen something, especially a structure, by adding a support or reinforcement.

Example: The architect decided to buttress the old building to prevent it from collapsing.

buttressed

IPA: /ˈbʌtrɛst/

KK: /ˈbʌtrɛst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is supported or reinforced by structures called buttresses, which help to hold it up or stabilize it.

Example: The ancient cathedral was buttressed to withstand strong winds and heavy rain.

verb

Definition: To support or strengthen something, especially a structure, by adding a support or reinforcement.

Example: The ancient walls were buttressed to withstand the strong winds.

butylated

IPA: /ˈbjuːtɪleɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈbjuːtɪleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Changed to include one or more butyl groups, which are a type of chemical structure.

Example: The butylated compound is used in various industrial applications.

verb

Definition: To add a butyl group to a compound, often used in chemistry to modify properties of substances.

Example: The chemist butylated the compound to enhance its stability.

butyraldehyde

IPA: //bjuːˈtɪr.əl.də.haɪd//

KK: /bjuˈtɪrˌældaɪhaɪd/

noun

Definition: A clear, highly flammable liquid used in the production of synthetic materials and resins.

Example: Butyraldehyde is commonly used in the manufacture of plastics and other chemical products.

butyrate

IPA: /ˈbjuːtəreɪt/

KK: /ˈbjuːtəreɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from butyric acid, often found in various biological processes and used in food and pharmaceuticals.

Example: Butyrate is known for its role in gut health and is produced by the fermentation of dietary fibers.

byline

IPA: //ˈbaɪlaɪn//

KK: /ˈbaɪlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A line in a newspaper or magazine that shows the name of the writer of an article.

Example: The article had a byline that read 'John Smith'.

transitive verb

Definition: To publish an article in a newspaper or magazine with the author's name printed next to it.

Example: The journalist was proud to byline her first article in the national newspaper.

byte

IPA: /baɪt/

KK: /baɪt/

noun

Definition: A group of eight bits that computers use to store information, often representing a single character or a small amount of data.

Example: The file size is measured in bytes, and it determines how much data can be stored.

cachectic

IPA: /kæˈkɛtɪk/

KK: /kæˈkɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a physical condition characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and weakness, often due to chronic illness or malnutrition.

Example: The patient appeared cachectic after months of battling the disease.

cachet

IPA: /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/

KK: /ˈkæʃeɪ/

noun

Definition: A mark or quality that shows distinction, individuality, or authenticity; it can also refer to a commemorative design or seal used in postal services.

Example: The restaurant has a cachet that attracts many food critics and celebrities.

cachexy

IPA: /kæˈkɛksiə/

KK: /kæˈkɛksiə/

noun

Definition: A condition characterized by severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and weakness, often associated with chronic illness.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with cachexia due to his advanced cancer.

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