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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

destructibility

IPA: /dɪˌstrʌk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /dɪˌstrʌk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being able to be destroyed or damaged.

Example: The destructibility of the building materials was a major concern for the engineers.

destructible

IPA: /dɪˈstrʌktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈstrʌktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be broken or easily destroyed.

Example: The destructible toys should be kept away from small children.

destruction

IPA: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of causing something to be completely ruined or eliminated.

Example: The hurricane caused widespread destruction in the coastal towns.

destructive

IPA: /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm or damage to something, often leading to destruction or ruin.

Example: The hurricane had a destructive impact on the coastal towns.

destructiveness

IPA: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of causing great damage or harm.

Example: The destructiveness of the storm left the town in ruins.

destructivity

IPA: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvɪti/

KK: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability to cause destruction or damage.

Example: The destructivity of the earthquake was evident in the widespread damage it caused.

desulfur

IPA: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

KK: /dɪˈsʌlfər/

verb

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, like oil or gases, to make it cleaner or safer.

Example: The factory uses a process to desulfur the exhaust gases before releasing them into the air.

desulfurization

IPA: /dɪˌsʌlfəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsʌlfəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking sulfur out of a material, like gas or oil, to make it cleaner and less harmful.

Example: Desulfurization is important for reducing pollution from power plants.

desulfurize

IPA: /dɪˈsʌlfəraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈsʌlfəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove sulfur from a substance, such as petroleum, to make it cleaner or less harmful.

Example: The factory uses a special process to desulfurize the oil before refining it.

desultorily

IPA: /dɛsˈʌltəˌrɪli/

KK: /dɛsʌltɔrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not focused or consistent, often jumping from one thing to another without a clear plan.

Example: The students worked desultorily, moving from one topic to another without finishing any of them.

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