Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A condition where a person has an increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch or sound.

Example: After the accident, she experienced hyperesthesia, making even light touches feel painful.

Definition: This term describes a mixture where one component is present in a greater amount than in a specific balanced mixture known as eutectic.

Example: The alloy was classified as hypereutectic due to its higher concentration of silicon.

Definition: The condition of producing more waste substances from the body than normal.

Example: The doctor explained that hyperexcretion can lead to dehydration if not managed properly.

Definition: Referring to a very small or precise detail, especially in the context of atomic and molecular structures.

Example: The hyperfine splitting of the spectral lines provides important information about the atomic structure.

Definition: A concept in mathematics that refers to a generalization of a function, often used in advanced mathematical contexts.

Example: In advanced calculus, hyperfunction theory provides a new way to understand complex functions.

Definition: Relating to a type of rocket fuel that ignites automatically when the fuel and oxidizer come into contact with each other, without needing a spark or other ignition source.

Example: The spacecraft used hypergolic fuel for its engines, allowing for quick and reliable ignition.

Definition: A situation where prices rise very quickly and money loses its value at an extreme rate.

Example: The country experienced hyperinflation, causing everyday goods to become unaffordable for most people.

Definition: Very strong or powerful in effect or feeling.

Example: The hyperintense colors in the painting caught everyone's attention.

Definition: A condition in physiology where the process of involution occurs excessively, either too much or too quickly.

Example: The patient's hyperinvolution led to significant health complications that required medical attention.

Definition: Relating to a condition where the skin becomes thickened due to an excess of keratin.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a hyperkeratotic skin condition that required treatment.