Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Relating to the art or practice of handwriting.

Example: The chirographic style of the document made it look elegant and unique.

Definition: The art or skill of handwriting, especially in a decorative or artistic style.

Example: Her chirography was so beautiful that people often asked her to write invitations for special events.

Definition: A type of mammal that includes bats, characterized by having wings formed from their forelimbs.

Example: The chiropteran flew silently through the night sky, searching for insects to eat.

Definition: A type of spore produced by fungi that has a thick wall and can remain dormant until conditions are right for growth.

Example: The chlamydospore allows the fungus to survive in harsh environments until conditions improve.

Definition: A chemical compound that contains the chlorate ion, which consists of one chlorine atom and three oxygen atoms.

Example: Sodium chlorate is often used as a herbicide.

Definition: A type of plant tissue made up of parenchyma cells that have chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis.

Example: The chlorenchyma in the leaves helps the plant to absorb sunlight and produce energy.

Definition: Relating to or containing a chemical element called chlorine.

Example: Chloric acid is a strong acid that contains chlorine.

Definition: A type of chemical compound made from chlorine and another element, often used in various industrial processes.

Example: The chemist studied the properties of chlorid in the laboratory.

Definition: A greenish-yellow gas that is a chemical element, often used in disinfectants and bleaches, and is derived from common salt.

Example: Chlorin is commonly used to purify water and make it safe for drinking.

Definition: Relating to or containing a mineral called chlorite, which is often green and found in certain types of rocks.

Example: The geologist noted that the chloritic composition of the rock indicated its formation under specific conditions.