Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A device that uses electromagnetic fields to separate isotopes based on their mass, commonly used in nuclear science.

Example: The scientists used a calutron to isolate the different isotopes of uranium for their experiments.

Definition: The upper part of the skull that forms a dome shape and protects the brain.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the calvaria during the operation.

Definition: The upper part of the skull that covers the brain, excluding the face and jaw.

Example: The surgeon carefully examined the calvarium during the operation.

Definition: A layer of tissue in plants that produces new cells and helps the plant grow thicker over time.

Example: The cambium is essential for the growth of trees, allowing them to increase in diameter each year.

Definition: The area and buildings of a school, college, or university where students learn and socialize.

Example: The university's campus is beautiful, with many trees and open spaces for students to relax.

Definition: A tiny channel or duct found in the body, often referring to small passages in structures like bones.

Example: The doctor explained that the canaliculus plays an important role in bone health.

Definition: To create or modify something to direct it through a specific path or channel, often used in the context of water or ideas.

Example: The engineers decided to canalize the river to prevent flooding in the nearby areas.

Definition: Describing a type of bone tissue that has a porous and lattice-like structure, often found in the interior of bones.

Example: The cancellous bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone, making it important for reducing weight in the skeleton.

Definition: A unit of measurement for how bright a light source is in a specific direction, used in science and engineering.

Example: The brightness of the light bulb is measured in candelas.

Definition: Emitting light or glowing due to high temperature; very bright or shining.

Example: The candescent light from the fire illuminated the entire room.