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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

fulgently

IPA: /fʌlˈdʒɛntli/

KK: /fʌlˈdʒɛntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is bright and shining, often with a dazzling effect.

Example: The stars shone fulgently in the clear night sky.

fulgurate

IPA: /ˈfʌlɡjʊˌreɪt/

KK: /fʌlɡjʊˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce flashes of light, similar to lightning.

Example: The storm caused the sky to fulgurate with bright flashes of light.

transitive verb

Definition: To destroy abnormal tissue using electric current or to emit light in flashes.

Example: The surgeon decided to fulgurate the tumor to eliminate the abnormal cells.

fulguration

IPA: //fʌlɡəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /fʌlɡəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using electricity to burn or destroy tissue, often used in medical procedures.

Example: The doctor used fulguration to remove the tumor safely.

fullerene

IPA: /ˈfʊlərin/

KK: /ˈfʊlərin/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that has a hollow, cage-like structure made up of carbon atoms, often resembling a soccer ball or other geometric shapes.

Example: Fullerenes are used in various applications, including drug delivery and materials science.

fulminant

IPA: /ˈfʌlmɪnənt/

KK: /ˈfʌlmɪnənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening suddenly and with a lot of force or intensity, often used to describe a serious medical condition or an explosive event.

Example: The fulminant storm caused widespread damage across the city.

fulminate

IPA: /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/

KK: /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To explode or to express strong criticism or protest in a loud and forceful way.

Example: The professor fulminated against the new policy during the lecture.

noun

Definition: A type of explosive compound that contains the group -CNO, commonly used in detonators.

Example: Mercury fulminate is a well-known example of a fulminate used in explosives.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to explode or to express strong criticism in a loud and forceful way.

Example: The scientist fulminated the dangerous chemicals in the lab, warning everyone to evacuate immediately.

fulminating

IPA: //ˈfʌlmɪneɪtɪŋ//

KK: /ˈfʌlmɪneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is sudden, severe, and often explosive in nature, or expressing strong criticism or threats.

Example: The fulminating storm caused widespread damage across the city.

verb

Definition: To express strong criticism or protest, often in a loud or angry way.

Example: The professor was fulminating against the new policy during the lecture.

fulmination

IPA: /ˌfʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /fʌlˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong expression of anger or criticism, often in a loud or forceful manner.

Example: The politician's fulmination against the new policy drew a lot of attention from the media.

fulminic

IPA: //fʌlˈmɪnɪk//

KK: /fʌlˈmɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of acid and its chemical derivatives.

Example: The researchers studied the properties of fulminic compounds in their experiments.

fulsome

IPA: //ˈfʌlsəm//

KK: /ˈfʊlsəm/

adjective

Definition: Excessively flattering or insincere, often to the point of being offensive or distasteful.

Example: His fulsome praise made everyone uncomfortable because it felt insincere.

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