Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A substance made up of enzymes that helps break down starches into sugars, commonly found in malt and milk.

Example: Diastase is used in brewing to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

Definition: A space or gap between two things, often used in a scientific or anatomical context.

Example: The diastem between the two teeth was noticeable during the dental examination.

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and cannot be superimposed on its mirror image.

Example: The two compounds are diastereoisomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.

Definition: A type of stereoisomer that has two or more chiral centers and is not a mirror image of another isomer of the same compound.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomers, meaning they have different spatial arrangements but are not mirror images of each other.

Definition: Relating to a type of stereoisomer that is not a mirror image of another isomer.

Example: The two compounds are diastereomeric, meaning they have different spatial arrangements of atoms.

Definition: Relating to a method that allows heat to pass through materials easily.

Example: The diathermic properties of the material make it ideal for use in heating applications.

Definition: A natural tendency or inherited condition that makes a person more likely to develop a certain disease or disorder.

Example: The doctor explained that her family history indicated a diathesis for heart disease.

Definition: Relating to or made from diatoms, which are tiny, aquatic organisms with silica-based cell walls.

Example: The diatomaceous earth is often used as a natural pesticide in gardens.

Definition: Referring to a molecule that is composed of two atoms, which can be the same or different elements.

Example: Oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule, meaning each molecule is made up of two oxygen atoms.

Definition: A fine powder made from the remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms, used in various industries for filtering, absorbing, and insulating.

Example: The company uses diatomite as a natural filter in its water purification system.