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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

hydrolase

IPA: /ˈhaɪdrəˌleɪz/

KK: /haɪˈdrəʊleɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down substances by adding water, which causes a chemical reaction called hydrolysis.

Example: Hydrolases play a crucial role in digestion by breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones.

hydrologic

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of water and its movement, distribution, and properties in the environment.

Example: The hydrologic cycle describes how water moves through the atmosphere, land, and oceans.

hydrological

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /haɪˈdrɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of water and its movement, distribution, and properties in the environment.

Example: The hydrological cycle describes how water moves through the atmosphere, land, and oceans.

hydrologically

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪkli/

KK: /haɪˈdrɑlədʒɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the study of water and its movement on Earth.

Example: The river flows hydrologically, affecting the surrounding ecosystem.

hydrologist

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies water, its movement, distribution, and properties in the environment.

Example: The hydrologist conducted research to understand the effects of climate change on local water sources.

hydrology

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlədʒi/

KK: /haɪˈdrɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of how water moves and is distributed on Earth, including its properties and circulation in the ground and atmosphere.

Example: Hydrology is essential for managing water resources and understanding environmental changes.

hydrolysate

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪseɪt/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪseɪt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is created when a compound is broken down into smaller parts through a chemical process involving water.

Example: The hydrolysate was used in the experiment to analyze its components.

hydrolysis

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process in which a chemical compound breaks down into smaller parts when it reacts with water.

Example: During digestion, hydrolysis helps break down food into simpler molecules.

hydrolytic

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪk/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a chemical process in which water is used to break down a compound.

Example: The hydrolytic reaction is essential for digestion in the human body.

hydrolytically

IPA: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪkli/

KK: /haɪˈdrɒlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the chemical process of breaking down a compound by reaction with water.

Example: The substance was hydrolytically degraded in the presence of moisture.

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