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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

cyclotomic

IPA: //saɪkloʊˈtɒmɪk//

KK: /saɪkloʊˈtɒmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of polynomial that involves complex numbers and roots of unity, often associated with prime numbers.

Example: The cyclotomic polynomial plays a crucial role in number theory and algebra.

cyclotron

IPA: /ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn/

KK: /ˈsaɪkləˌtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A device that accelerates charged particles, like protons or ions, in a circular path using electric and magnetic fields.

Example: The researchers used a cyclotron to accelerate particles for their experiments.

cynical

IPA: /ˈsɪnɪkəl/

KK: /ˈsɪnɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a negative or distrustful attitude towards people and their motives, often believing that they are selfish or insincere.

Example: Her cynical view of the world made it hard for her to trust anyone.

cynicism

IPA: /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A way of thinking that shows distrust or disbelief in the motives of others, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest.

Example: His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone in the organization.

cynodont

IPA: /ˈsɪnəˌdɒnt/

KK: /ˈsɪnəˌdɒnt/

noun

Definition: A type of small, meat-eating reptile that is closely related to mammals.

Example: Cynodonts are believed to have played a significant role in the evolution of mammals.

cynosure

IPA: /ˈsɪnəˌʃɔːr/

KK: /ˈsɪnəˌʃʊr/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Example: The young artist became the cynosure of the gallery opening, drawing everyone’s gaze.

cystoid

IPA: /ˈsɪstɔɪd/

KK: /ˈsɪstɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or form similar to a cyst, which is a sac-like structure in the body.

Example: The doctor noted that the growth was cystoid in appearance.

noun

Definition: A structure that resembles or is related to a cyst, often found in biological contexts.

Example: The scientist observed a cystoid formation under the microscope.

cytidine

IPA: /ˈsɪtɪdaɪn/

KK: /ˈsɪtɪˌdaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule made up of cytosine and ribose, which is important in the structure of RNA.

Example: Cytidine is a key component in the synthesis of RNA.

cytochalasin

IPA: //ˌsaɪtəʊˈkeɪləsɪn//

KK: /sɪˌtoʊkəˈleɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of substance produced by certain fungi that can interfere with the process of cell division without affecting the division of the cell's nucleus.

Example: Researchers used cytochalasin to study the effects on cell division in their experiments.

cytochemical

IPA: /ˌsaɪtəˈkɛmɪkəl/

KK: /saitəˈkemɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of the chemical processes and substances in cells.

Example: The cytochemical analysis revealed important information about the cell's structure.

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