Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A type of compound that contains water molecules in a specific ratio, where there is one water molecule for every two molecules of the main substance.

Example: Plaster of Paris is a common example of a hemihydrate used in construction and art.

Definition: Describing a type of insect development that does not include a pupal stage, where the young resemble smaller versions of the adults and grow through a series of molts.

Example: Grasshoppers are hemimetabolous insects, as they develop through several nymph stages before becoming adults.

Definition: Describing a crystal that has different shapes or structures at each end along its axis, making it asymmetrical.

Example: The mineral exhibited hemimorphic properties, with distinct forms at both ends of the crystal.

Definition: A property in crystallography where the two ends of a crystal are different from each other in their shapes or surfaces.

Example: The mineral exhibits hemimorphism, showing distinct features at both ends of the crystal.

Definition: A reddish-brown crystalline compound derived from hemoglobin, used in laboratory tests to detect blood.

Example: The scientist used hemin to test the blood sample for hemoglobin presence.

Definition: A musical term that describes a rhythmic pattern where two groups of beats are perceived as three groups, creating a shift between different time signatures.

Example: The composer used a hemiola to create a surprising rhythmic effect in the piece.

Definition: Relating to a specific group of insects known for their piercing or sucking mouthparts and two pairs of wings.

Example: The hemipterous insects, such as aphids and cicadas, are often found in gardens.

Definition: A medical procedure where one half of the brain is surgically removed, often to treat severe epilepsy that cannot be controlled by other means.

Example: The doctors decided to perform a hemispherectomy to help manage the patient's severe seizures.

Definition: Relating to or affecting a half of a sphere, especially in reference to the Earth or brain.

Example: The hemispheric division of the brain plays a crucial role in how we process information.

Definition: A part of a line of poetry that is cut in half, often by a pause or break in the rhythm.

Example: The poet used a hemistich to create a dramatic pause in the verse.