Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The process of a swollen area returning to its normal size after being enlarged, often used in medical contexts.

Example: After the injury, the doctor monitored the detumescence of the patient's ankle.

Definition: A condition where a person cannot see the color green or has difficulty telling green from purplish-red.

Example: People who are deuteranopic may confuse green with shades of red.

Definition: To add a specific isotope of hydrogen, called deuterium, to a chemical compound.

Example: Scientists often deuterate compounds to study their properties more effectively.

Definition: Describing a compound that has some of its usual hydrogen replaced with a heavier form called deuterium.

Example: The researchers used deuterated solvents in their experiments to improve the accuracy of the results.

Definition: The process of replacing hydrogen atoms in a molecule with deuterium atoms, which are heavier isotopes of hydrogen.

Example: Deuteration is often used in scientific research to study molecular structures and reactions.

Definition: A type of hydrogen atom that has one proton and one neutron in its nucleus, making it heavier than regular hydrogen.

Example: Deuterium is often used in nuclear fusion experiments due to its unique properties.

Definition: A type of subatomic particle that is the nucleus of a deuterium atom, made up of one proton and one neutron, and has a positive charge.

Example: The deuteron is an important particle in nuclear reactions and fusion processes.

Definition: A group of animals that includes species like starfish and chordates, characterized by a specific type of embryonic development where the mouth does not form from the first opening in the embryo.

Example: Starfish are an example of a deuterostome, which develops differently from other animals during their early stages.

Definition: To reduce the worth or value of something, often in terms of currency or assets.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

Definition: To reduce or eliminate the worth or importance of something.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

Definition: To cause great destruction or damage to something, often leaving it in ruins or in a state of shock.

Example: The hurricane will devastate the coastal towns if it makes landfall.