Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: A type of mineral that is rich in sodium and potassium, often found in igneous rocks.

Example: Nephelite is commonly used in the production of ceramics and glass.

Definition: A device that measures how cloudy a liquid is or how many small particles are in it by analyzing the light that is scattered by the liquid.

Example: The scientist used a nephelometer to analyze the water samples for pollution levels.

Definition: Related to a method of measuring the concentration of suspended particles in a liquid by analyzing the light scattered by those particles.

Example: The nephelometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the turbidity of water samples.

Definition: A method for measuring the concentration of particles in a liquid by analyzing how light is scattered by those particles.

Example: The laboratory used nephelometry to analyze the concentration of proteins in the blood sample.

Definition: A person who gives jobs or advantages to their family or friends, often in a way that is unfair to others.

Example: The manager was accused of being a nepotist after hiring his cousin for the position instead of a more qualified candidate.

Definition: Relating to the practice of giving jobs or advantages to family members instead of to people who are more qualified.

Example: The company's nepotistic hiring practices led to a lack of diversity in the workplace.

Definition: The state of not knowing or being unaware; a lack of knowledge or understanding about something.

Example: His nescience about the topic was evident during the discussion.

Definition: Not having knowledge or awareness; lacking understanding or education.

Example: His nescient remarks showed that he had not done any research on the topic.

Definition: A person who lacks knowledge or awareness in general or about a specific subject.

Example: The nescient individual struggled to understand the complex topic discussed in class.

Definition: Referring to the amount left after all costs or deductions have been taken away.

Example: After paying all the bills, her nett income was much lower than she expected.

Definition: Connected or joined together through a system of communication or relationships.

Example: The networked devices in the smart home can be controlled from a single app.

Definition: To connect computers or devices together to share information and resources.

Example: The company networked all its computers to improve communication.