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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

deacidify

IPA: /diˈæsɪˌfaɪ/

KK: /diˈæsɪˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or reduce the acid content in a substance.

Example: The scientist worked to deacidify the solution to make it safer for use.

deadline

IPA: /ˈdɛdlaɪn/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday, so we need to work quickly.

transitive verb

Definition: A specific time or date by which something must be completed or submitted.

Example: The project has a deadline of next Friday.

deadliness

IPA: /ˈdɛdlinəs/

KK: /ˈdɛdlinəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to cause death or serious harm.

Example: The deadliness of the virus made it a serious threat to public health.

deadlock

IPA: /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/

KK: /ˈdɛdˌlɑk/

noun

Definition: A situation where two opposing sides cannot reach an agreement or move forward, often leading to a standstill.

Example: The negotiations reached a deadlock, with neither party willing to compromise.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a situation where no progress can be made, often due to opposing forces or disagreements.

Example: The negotiations deadlocked after both sides refused to compromise.

deaerate

IPA: /diˈɛəreɪt/

KK: /diˈɛrˌeɪt/

verb

Definition: To take out air or gas from a substance or container.

Example: The technician had to deaerate the liquid to ensure it was free of bubbles.

deaminase

IPA: //diːˈæmɪneɪz//

KK: /dɪˈæməˌneɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps remove an amino group from amino compounds, often through a process involving water.

Example: Deaminase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of amino acids.

deaminate

IPA: //diːˈæmɪneɪt//

KK: /dɪˈæmɪneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away an amino group from a compound, which is a part of its chemical structure.

Example: Scientists often deaminate amino acids to study their properties.

deaminated

IPA: /ˌdiːˈæmɪneɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈæməˌneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describes a substance that has had one or more amino groups taken away from it.

Example: The deaminated compound is used in various biochemical processes.

verb

Definition: To remove an amino group from a molecule, typically in the context of amino acids or proteins.

Example: The enzyme deaminated the amino acid, altering its structure and function.

deamination

IPA: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diːˌæməˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing an amino group from a compound, often related to the breakdown of amino acids in the body.

Example: Deamination is an important step in the metabolism of proteins.

deanery

IPA: /ˈdiːnəri/

KK: /ˈdinəri/

noun

Definition: The place or office where a dean, who is a senior official in a church or university, works or lives.

Example: The deanery is located next to the main church building.

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