Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of forming a solid crystal from a liquid or gas, or the result of this process.

Example: The crystallization of sugar from the syrup created beautiful, sparkling crystals.

Definition: To make something take a clear and definite shape or form, often in the form of crystals.

Example: The sugar will crystallize if you let the solution cool down slowly.

Definition: The study of the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids and the properties of crystals.

Example: Crystallography is essential for understanding the structure of many materials.

Definition: Having characteristics similar to a crystal, often referring to substances that can form a crystalline structure.

Example: The scientist studied the crystalloid properties of the new material.

Definition: A type of substance that can form crystals and is often found in solutions, particularly in chemistry and botany.

Example: The scientist studied the crystalloid to understand its properties better.

Definition: A type of marine animal that has a soft, jelly-like body and uses tiny hair-like structures to swim. These creatures are often transparent and are known for their beautiful, shimmering appearance.

Example: The ctenophore glided gracefully through the water, its cilia sparkling in the sunlight.

Definition: The process of calculating the volume of a three-dimensional shape or solid.

Example: The engineer used cubature to find the volume of the irregularly shaped object.

Definition: The quality or state of being cube-shaped or having the characteristics of a cube.

Example: The cubicity of the building's design gives it a modern look.

Definition: A style of art that focuses on abstract shapes and forms, breaking down objects into geometric pieces and showing multiple viewpoints at once.

Example: Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous artists associated with cubism.

Definition: Relating to a style of art that uses geometric shapes and fragmented forms to represent subjects, often seen in paintings and sculptures.

Example: The cubist movement changed the way artists viewed and represented reality.

Definition: Relating to a style of art that uses geometric shapes and forms to represent subjects, often showing multiple perspectives at once.

Example: The artist's cubistic paintings transformed ordinary objects into abstract forms.