Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality of being overly critical or finding fault with everything.

Example: Her captiousness made it difficult for the team to work together effectively.

Definition: The act of attracting and holding someone's attention or interest completely.

Example: The magician's performance was full of captivation, leaving the audience in awe.

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is a salt or ester of carbamic acid, often used in agriculture as an insecticide.

Example: The farmer used a carbamate to protect his crops from pests.

Definition: Relating to a type of acid known as carbamic acid and its related compounds.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of carbamic compounds in her research.

Definition: A type of ion where a carbon atom has a negative charge and holds an extra pair of electrons.

Example: In organic chemistry, a carbanion can act as a nucleophile in reactions.

Definition: A type of compound made from carbon and a more positively charged element, often used to create very hard materials for cutting tools.

Example: The drill bit was made of carbide, allowing it to cut through metal easily.

Definition: Referring to a type of chemical structure that has a ring made only of carbon atoms.

Example: Benzene is a common example of a carbocyclic compound.

Definition: Relating to or containing carbon, often used to describe materials or substances that have a high carbon content.

Example: The carbonaceous material in the soil helps to improve its fertility.

Definition: Relating to carbon or derived from carbonic acid or carbon dioxide.

Example: Carbonic compounds are important in many chemical processes.

Definition: A type of organic ion that has a positive charge on a carbon atom and is formed by losing an electron.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of carbonium ions in the laboratory.