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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

cyanoacrylate

IPA: //ˌsaɪənoʊˈækrɪleɪt//

KK: /saɪənoʊˈækrɪleɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of glue that quickly sticks things together, often used in medical and industrial applications.

Example: The doctor used cyanoacrylate to close the wound quickly.

cyanobacterium

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.ə.noʊ.bækˈtɪr.i.əm//

KK: /saɪənoʊbækˈtɪəriəm/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that can perform photosynthesis and are usually blue-green in color. They were previously classified as algae and can sometimes fix nitrogen from the air.

Example: Cyanobacterium can be found in many aquatic environments, contributing to the ecosystem by producing oxygen.

cyanocobalamin

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.ə.noʊ.kəˈbɑː.lə.mɪn//

KK: /saɪənəkoʊbɑːləmɪn/

noun

Definition: A form of vitamin B12 that is important for nerve function and the production of red blood cells.

Example: Cyanocobalamin is often used as a dietary supplement to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency.

cyanogen

IPA: //ˈsaɪ.ə.nə.dʒən//

KK: /saɪˈænədʒən/

noun

Definition: A colorless and highly toxic gas that is used in various applications, including as a rocket propellant and insecticide.

Example: Cyanogen is known for its use in chemical weapons due to its extreme toxicity.

cyanogenesis

IPA: //ˌsaɪənəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs//

KK: /saɪənəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of producing cyanide, a toxic compound, often occurring in certain plants or during specific chemical reactions.

Example: Cyanogenesis can be a defense mechanism for some plants against herbivores.

cyanogenetic

IPA: //ˌsaɪənəʊˈdʒɛnɛtɪk//

KK: /saɪənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of producing cyanide, a toxic compound.

Example: The cyanogenetic properties of certain plants can be dangerous if ingested.

cyanogenic

IPA: //ˌsaɪəˈnəʊdʒənɪk//

KK: /saɪəˈnɒdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or producing cyanide, a toxic compound that can be harmful or lethal.

Example: Certain plants are cyanogenic, meaning they can produce cyanide when damaged.

cyanohydrin

IPA: //ˌsaɪ.əʊˈhaɪ.drɪn//

KK: /saiənoʊˈhaɪdrɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes both a cyanide group and a hydroxyl group.

Example: Cyanohydrins are important in organic chemistry for synthesizing other compounds.

cyanosed

IPA: //saɪəˈnoʊzd//

KK: /saɪəˈnoʊzd/

adjective

Definition: Having a bluish or purplish color, usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.

Example: The patient's lips were cyanosed, indicating a possible respiratory issue.

cyanosis

IPA: //saɪəˈnoʊsɪs//

KK: /saɪəˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the skin and mucous membranes turn blue or purple because there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

Example: The doctor noted the patient's cyanosis and ordered further tests to check for respiratory issues.

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