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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

phoronid

IPA: /ˈfɔːrəˌnɪd/

KK: /fɔːrənɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of marine animals known as phoronids, which belong to the phylum Phoronida.

Example: The phoronid species are often found in shallow coastal waters.

noun

Definition: A type of small, wormlike marine animal that lives in a tube and has a U-shaped digestive system.

Example: Phoronids are fascinating creatures that can be found in various marine environments.

phosphatization

IPA: /ˌfɒsfətaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /n/a/

noun

Definition: The process of changing a substance into a phosphate or treating it with phosphate or phosphoric acid.

Example: The phosphatization of the soil improved its nutrient content for better crop growth.

phospholipase

IPA: //ˌfɒsfəˈlaɪpeɪz//

KK: /ˈfɑsfoʊˌlaɪpeɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that breaks down phospholipids by hydrolyzing specific bonds in their structure.

Example: Phospholipase plays a crucial role in cell membrane metabolism.

phosphoresce

IPA: //ˌfɒsfəˈrɛs//

KK: /fɑsˈfɔrɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue to give off light after being exposed to a light source, without producing heat or fire.

Example: Some materials can phosphoresce, glowing in the dark after being charged by light.

phosphorescence

IPA: /ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns/

KK: /fɑsˈfɔrɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The release of light by a substance after it has absorbed energy, which continues for a period of time even after the energy source is removed.

Example: The phosphorescence of the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling amazed the children.

photodissociate

IPA: /ˌfoʊtoʊdɪsəˈseɪt/

KK: /fōˌtōdɪsəˈseɪt/

verb

Definition: To break down a molecule into smaller parts using light energy.

Example: The chemical reaction will photodissociate the compound when exposed to ultraviolet light.

photoelectronic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to electronic devices or effects that are influenced by light.

Example: The photoelectronic sensor detects changes in light levels to adjust the camera settings automatically.

photogrammetry

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræmɪtri/

noun

Definition: The method of creating maps or drawings using photographs, particularly those taken from the air, to obtain accurate measurements.

Example: Photogrammetry is widely used in surveying and mapping to create detailed topographic maps.

photolytically

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪtɪkli/

KK: /fōˈtōlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the process of breaking down substances using light energy.

Example: The chemical reaction occurred photolytically, leading to the formation of new compounds.

photomechanical

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to methods that use photography to prepare surfaces for printing.

Example: The artist used photomechanical techniques to create stunning prints.

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