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Exam: IELTS

cathodic

IPA: /kæˈθoʊdɪk/

KK: /kæˈθoʊdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the negative electrode in an electrical device, where electrons flow into the device.

Example: The cathodic protection system helps prevent corrosion in pipelines.

cation

IPA: /ˈkætaɪən/

KK: /ˈkætaɪən/

noun

Definition: A type of ion that carries a positive charge and moves towards the negative electrode during electrolysis.

Example: In a solution, the cation is attracted to the cathode where it can gain electrons.

cationic

IPA: /kæˈtaɪnɪk/

KK: /kæˈtaɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of ion that has a positive charge and is attracted to negative electrodes in electrolysis.

Example: Cationic surfactants are often used in shampoos and conditioners to help reduce static and improve hair texture.

caudally

IPA: /ˈkɔːdəli/

KK: /ˈkɔːdəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the tail or the back part of an animal's body.

Example: The animal moved caudally, indicating its tail was leading the way.

causal

IPA: /ˈkɔːzəl/

KK: /ˈkɔːzəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or indicating a reason or cause for something.

Example: There is a causal link between smoking and lung cancer.

noun

Definition: A word or phrase that shows a cause or reason for something happening.

Example: In the sentence, 'She was late because of traffic', the word 'because' is a causal word.

causalgia

IPA: /kɔˈzæl.dʒə/

KK: /kɔˈzæl.dʒə/

noun

Definition: A type of pain that feels like a burning sensation, often caused by damage to a nerve.

Example: After the accident, she experienced causalgia in her arm, which felt like a constant burning pain.

causally

IPA: /ˈkɔːzəli/

KK: /ˈkɔːzəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

Example: The two events are causally linked, meaning one event led to the other.

causation

IPA: /kɔːˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /kɔˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of making something happen or producing an effect.

Example: The scientist studied the causation of the disease to find a cure.

causative

IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the action of causing something to happen or exist, often used in grammar to describe verbs that indicate an action performed by someone or something.

Example: In English, the verb 'make' can be used in a causative construction to indicate that someone causes something to happen.

causatively

IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/

KK: /ˈkɔːzətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes something to happen or brings about a result.

Example: The teacher explained the concept causatively, helping the students understand the cause-and-effect relationship.

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