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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

excision

IPA: /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

KK: /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing something, especially by cutting it out, such as a tumor or a part of text.

Example: The surgeon performed an excision to remove the tumor from the patient's body.

excisional

IPA: /ɪkˈsaɪʒənl/

KK: /ɛkˈsaɪʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving the surgical removal of tissue or organs.

Example: The doctor recommended an excisional biopsy to remove the suspicious tissue.

excitant

IPA: /ɪkˈsaɪtənt/

KK: /ɪkˈsaɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes excitement or stimulation.

Example: The excitant effects of the new drug were evident in the patients' increased energy levels.

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that causes excitement or stimulation in the body or mind.

Example: Caffeine is a common excitant found in coffee and energy drinks.

excitation

IPA: /ˌɛk.saɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈsaɪteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or state of being excited, often due to stimulation or energy application, affecting an organ, tissue, or cell.

Example: The excitation of the nerve cells led to a quick response in the body.

excitative

IPA: /ɪkˈsɪtətɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈsɪtətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing or likely to cause excitement or stimulation.

Example: The excitative effects of the new drug were evident in the patients' increased energy levels.

excitatory

IPA: /ɪkˈsaɪtəˌtɔri/

KK: /ɪkˈsaɪtəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Causing stimulation or excitement in a biological context, often related to nerve cells or neurotransmitters.

Example: The excitatory signals in the brain help to increase activity and promote communication between neurons.

exciton

IPA: /ˈɛksaɪtɒn/

KK: /ˈɛksaɪtɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of excited state in a material, where an electron is bound to a hole, allowing energy to move through the material without carrying a net charge.

Example: The exciton plays a crucial role in the efficiency of solar cells by facilitating energy transfer.

excitonic

IPA: /ɛkˈsaɪtɪk/

KK: /ɛkˈsaɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of quasiparticle formed when an electron and a hole bind together in a material, often studied in the field of excitonics.

Example: The researchers published a paper on excitonic effects in semiconductor materials.

exclamatory

IPA: /ɪkˈsklæməˌtɔri/

KK: /ɪkˈsklæməˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or expressing strong emotion or excitement, often used in sentences that show surprise or enthusiasm.

Example: The teacher used an exclamatory tone to express her excitement about the field trip.

excludable

IPA: /ɪkˈskluːdəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈskludəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be left out or not included in a group or situation.

Example: The service is excludable, meaning only paying customers can access it.

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