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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

epitaphic

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæfɪk/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈtæfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a phrase or statement written in memory of someone who has died, often found on a tombstone.

Example: The epitaphic inscription on the gravestone honored the life of the beloved poet.

epitasis

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæsɪs/

KK: /ɛˈpɪtəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The central section of a play where the main events unfold and build up to the climax or disaster.

Example: In the epitasis of the play, the tension between the characters reaches its peak.

epitaxial

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæksiəl/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈtæksiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a method of growing a crystalline layer on a substrate in a specific orientation.

Example: The researchers used an epitaxial process to create high-quality semiconductor materials.

epitaxially

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæksɪəli/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈtæksɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the growth of a crystalline layer on a substrate, where the layer follows the crystallographic orientation of the underlying material.

Example: The semiconductor was deposited epitaxially to ensure optimal electronic properties.

epitaxy

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈtæksi/

KK: /ɛpɪˈtæksi/

noun

Definition: The process of growing crystals of one material on the surface of another material, where both have the same crystal structure.

Example: Epitaxy is often used in the production of semiconductors to create layers of materials with specific properties.

epithalamium

IPA: /ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmiəm/

KK: /ɛpɪθəˈleɪmiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of poem or song that celebrates a bride and groom, often performed at weddings.

Example: The couple chose a beautiful epithalamium to be read during their wedding ceremony.

epithelial

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəl/

KK: /ɛpɪˈθiːliəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of tissue that covers the surfaces of the body and lines cavities and organs.

Example: The epithelial cells in the skin help protect the body from external damage.

epithelioid

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliɔɪd/

KK: /ɛpɪˈθiːliɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a structure or appearance similar to that of epithelial tissue, which is a type of tissue that lines the surfaces and cavities of organs in the body.

Example: The tumor was described as epithelioid due to its resemblance to epithelial cells.

epithelium

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/

KK: /ˈɛpɪˌθiːliəm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue made up of one or more layers of cells that covers surfaces and lines cavities in the body, helping to protect and support other tissues.

Example: The epithelium of the skin acts as a barrier against infection.

epithelization

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˌθɛlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛpɪˌθɛlɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of forming a layer of cells that cover the surfaces of the body or organs.

Example: The wound healed well due to the rapid epithelization of the skin.

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