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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

crudity

IPA: /ˈkruːdɪti/

KK: /ˈkruːdɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being rough, unrefined, or lacking sophistication.

Example: The crudity of his remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.

crural

IPA: /ˈkrʊrəl/

KK: /ˈkrʊrəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the leg or thigh area of the body.

Example: The doctor examined the crural region for any signs of injury.

crux

IPA: /krʌks/

KK: /krʌks/

noun

Definition: The most important or central point of a problem or issue that needs to be resolved.

Example: The crux of the debate was whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection.

cryobiological

IPA: /ˌkraɪoʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /kraɪoʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of the effects of low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

Example: Cryobiological research is essential for understanding how cells survive freezing temperatures.

cryobiologist

IPA: /ˌkraɪ.oʊ.baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

KK: /kraɪoʊbaɪˈɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies the effects of low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

Example: The cryobiologist conducted experiments to understand how cells survive freezing temperatures.

cryobiology

IPA: /kraɪəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /kraɪoʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that examines how very low temperatures affect living things and their cells.

Example: Cryobiology is important for understanding how to preserve cells and tissues for medical use.

cryogen

IPA: /ˈkraɪəʊdʒən/

KK: /ˈkraɪəʊdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to create very low temperatures, often in a liquid form, like liquid nitrogen.

Example: Scientists use a cryogen to keep their samples at extremely low temperatures during experiments.

cryogenic

IPA: //kraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk//

KK: /kraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to very low temperatures, often used in scientific contexts for storing materials or conducting experiments.

Example: Cryogenic technology is essential for preserving biological samples.

cryogenically

IPA: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪkli/

KK: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves very low temperatures, close to absolute zero.

Example: The samples were preserved cryogenically to maintain their integrity.

cryogenics

IPA: //kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks//

KK: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks/

noun

Definition: The science that deals with the production and effects of very low temperatures.

Example: Cryogenics is used in various fields, including medicine and space exploration.

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