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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

cassiterite

IPA: /kæˈsɪtəˌraɪt/

KK: /kæˈsɪtəˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A mineral that is a major source of tin, often found in colors like light yellow, red-brown, or black.

Example: Cassiterite is mined for its tin content, which is essential for making various metal products.

castellated

IPA: /kæˈstɛleɪtɪd/

KK: /kæˈstɛleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a structure that has features like a castle, such as towers and battlements.

Example: The old mansion was castellated, giving it a fairy-tale appearance.

castigate

IPA: /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To criticize someone very harshly or to punish them severely for their actions.

Example: The teacher decided to castigate the student for his repeated misbehavior in class.

castigation

IPA: /ˌkæstəˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /kæstəˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A form of punishment or criticism intended to correct someone's behavior or actions.

Example: The teacher's castigation of the student's poor performance was meant to encourage improvement.

castrate

IPA: //ˈkæstreɪt//

KK: /ˈkæstreɪt/

noun

Definition: A person or animal that cannot reproduce because their reproductive organs have been removed or damaged.

Example: The castrate was unable to father any offspring due to the surgery he underwent.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the reproductive organs of a male animal or person, which makes them unable to reproduce.

Example: The veterinarian had to castrate the male dog to prevent unwanted puppies.

catabolic

IPA: /kæˈtæbəlɪk/

KK: /kæˈtæbəlɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process in which the body breaks down substances to release energy.

Example: During exercise, the body enters a catabolic state to provide energy for muscle movement.

catabolism

IPA: /kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/

KK: /kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The process in which complex substances in the body are broken down into simpler ones, usually releasing energy in the process.

Example: During catabolism, the body breaks down food into energy that can be used for various functions.

catabolite

IPA: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪt/

KK: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is created when the body breaks down larger molecules for energy or other uses.

Example: During digestion, the body produces catabolites from the food we eat.

catabolize

IPA: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪz/

KK: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To break down complex substances in the body into simpler ones, usually to release energy.

Example: During exercise, the body catabolizes stored fat for energy.

catabolized

IPA: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪzd/

KK: /kæˈtæbəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has undergone the process of breaking down complex substances into simpler ones in the body.

Example: The catabolized nutrients are used for energy production in the cells.

verb

Definition: To break down complex substances into simpler ones, usually in the context of metabolism.

Example: During the process of digestion, food is catabolized to release energy.

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