Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To remove ions from a substance, usually water, making it free of charged particles.

Example: The laboratory technician needed to deionise the water before conducting the experiment.

Definition: The process of removing ions from a substance, usually a liquid, to make it neutral or pure.

Example: Deionization is commonly used in water purification systems to produce high-quality water.

Definition: To remove charged particles from a solution by using a special process that exchanges ions.

Example: The laboratory technician will deionize the water before conducting the experiment.

Definition: Relating to a belief in a god who created the universe but does not intervene in it.

Example: Many philosophers in the Enlightenment period were influenced by deistic ideas.

Definition: Relating to a belief in a god who created the universe but does not intervene in its workings.

Example: Many philosophers in the 18th century held deistical views about the nature of God.

Definition: A linguistic term that refers to words or phrases that indicate or point to something in a specific context, such as time, place, or person.

Example: In the sentence 'I will meet you here tomorrow', the words 'I', 'here', and 'tomorrow' are examples of deixis.

Definition: Relating to a measurement of ten meters.

Example: The dekametric scale is used in some scientific measurements to indicate distances.

Definition: To separate into thin layers or sheets.

Example: The material began to delaminate after prolonged exposure to moisture.

Definition: The process of splitting or separating a material into layers, often used in contexts like construction or biology.

Example: The delamination of the material caused it to lose its strength and integrity.

Definition: To expand or make larger, especially in size or volume.

Example: The doctor said the blood vessels will delate during the procedure.

Definition: To inform against someone or to accuse them of wrongdoing, often by reporting to authorities.

Example: He decided to delate his colleague for unethical behavior.