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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to increase the velocity of something

Ex: In a cyclotron , charged particles are accelerated by alternating electric fields .
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(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

Ex: The detergent will dissolve in the washing machine , cleaning the clothes .
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aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The bicycle frame is made from aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .
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copper
[noun]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

Ex: In telecommunications , copper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .
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lead
[noun]

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

Ex: The plumber replaced the corroded lead pipes with modern alternatives to ensure the safety of the drinking water supply .
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gunpowder
[noun]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .
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dynamite
[noun]

an explosive that is very powerful

Ex: Dynamite is carefully regulated and handled due to its explosive nature and potential hazards.
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laser
[noun]

a device that produces a powerful and concentrated beam of light that can be used in medical procedures, for cutting metal objects, etc.

Ex: The barcode scanner at the checkout counter uses a laser to read and process information quickly .
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generator
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a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

Ex: Portable generators are useful during camping trips or emergencies to provide temporary electrical power .
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to become gas or vapor from liquid

Ex: By the end of the day , the rainwater will have evaporated from the sidewalks .
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explosive
[noun]

a substance that can cause a sudden and violent release of energy

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to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do

Ex: The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to extract ancient artifacts .
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lining
[noun]

an inner protective layer applied to the interior surface of an object to shield it from wear, moisture, or damage

Ex: The antique wooden chest had a cedar lining to deter pests and preserve its contents .
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component
[noun]

a part that combines with others to form a larger whole, often separable and functional within a system

Ex: The software requires several components to run smoothly .
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toxin
[noun]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence of toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .
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residue
[noun]

a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.

Ex: Burnt residue from the campfire clung to their clothes after a night of roasting marshmallows .
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toxicant
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a chemical substance that is harmful or poisonous to living organisms

Ex: Proper containment measures prevented the toxicant from leaching into the groundwater .
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the process or state of breaking apart or losing structural integrity

Ex: Exposure to acid led to the gradual disintegration of the metal surface .
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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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