Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A device used to measure how much light is absorbed by a material, often used in photography and printing.

Example: The photographer used a densitometer to check the exposure of the film.

Definition: Related to the measurement of density, especially in scientific contexts where a densitometer is used to determine the concentration of substances.

Example: The densitometric analysis revealed the concentration of the solution was higher than expected.

Definition: The process of measuring the density of a substance, often used in medical or scientific contexts to assess body composition or optical properties.

Example: Densitometry is commonly used to evaluate bone density in patients at risk for osteoporosis.

Definition: Connected to or having to do with teeth.

Example: The dentary bone is important for understanding the structure of the jaw in many animals.

Definition: A bone in the lower jaw of vertebrates that holds the teeth.

Example: The dentary is an important part of the jaw structure in many animals.

Definition: Having a jagged or tooth-like edge or surface.

Example: The plant has dentate leaves that are sharp and pointed.

Definition: Describing something that has small tooth-like projections or notches, often seen in leaves or scales.

Example: The denticulate edges of the leaves made them look unique and interesting.

Definition: A small tooth or a state of having small notches or teeth.

Example: The denticulation on the edge of the leaf helps to identify the plant species.

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a tooth.

Example: The scientist discovered dentiform crystals in the cave.

Definition: Describing something that is bare or stripped of its covering.

Example: The denudate landscape revealed the underlying rock formations.

Definition: To remove the covering or surface from something, often referring to stripping away layers or exposing what is underneath.

Example: The heavy rains can denudate the soil, leaving it bare and vulnerable to erosion.

Definition: The process of removing the surface layer of something, often referring to the exposure of rocks or soil by natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The denudation of the landscape was evident after the heavy rains washed away the topsoil.