Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example: The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.

Definition: Having the ability to show two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions.

Example: The artist used dichroic glass in the sculpture to create a stunning visual effect that changed with the light.

Definition: A property of certain materials that shows two different colors when viewed from different angles or under different conditions.

Example: The dichroism of the crystal was evident when it was rotated in the light.

Definition: A person who can see only two colors instead of the usual three, which is a type of color vision deficiency.

Example: The artist created a painting that appealed to both dichromats and those with normal color vision.

Definition: A chemical compound that contains a specific ion made of chromium and oxygen, typically appearing in orange or red color.

Example: The laboratory used dichromate to test for the presence of certain substances.

Definition: Relating to or showing two colors.

Example: The artist used a dichromatic palette to create a striking contrast in her painting.

Definition: A condition where a person can only see two colors instead of the usual three due to a deficiency in one type of color receptor in the eyes.

Example: People with dichromatism may have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, like red and green.

Definition: A tool used to observe the different colors that crystals can show when viewed from different angles.

Example: The scientist used a dichroscope to analyze the properties of the mineral sample.

Definition: A type of medicine that prevents blood from clotting, used to treat certain medical conditions.

Example: The doctor prescribed dicoumarol to help manage the patient's blood clotting issues.

Definition: Relating to a double beat, especially in the context of the heart's pulse or arterial pressure recordings.

Example: The doctor noted the dicrotic pulse in the patient's heartbeat during the examination.