C2 Unit 17: Science & technology 1
15 C2 words: hypothesis, autonomous, transmitter, combustion, parameter, gravitational… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypothesis/haɪˈpɑθəsəs/ n | hypothesisan idea that is proposed to be tested | The scientist tested her hypothesis in the laboratory.The scientist tested her hypothesis in the laboratory. | |
| autonomous/ɔˈtɑnəməs/ adj | autonomousable to act without outside control | Autonomous cars can drive without a human driver.Autonomous cars can drive without a human driver. | |
| transmitter/trænˈsmɪtɚ/ n | transmittera device that sends out signals | The transmitter on the mountain sends radio signals across the region.The transmitter on the mountain sends radio signals across the region. | |
| combustion/kəmˈbʌstʃən/ n | combustionthe process of burning | Combustion in a car engine produces heat and gas.Combustion in a car engine produces heat and gas. | |
| parameter/pɚˈæmətɚ/ n | parametera limit or value that defines a system | Each parameter in the program can be changed by the user.Each parameter in the program can be changed by the user. | |
| gravitational/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj | gravitationalrelating to the force that pulls objects together | Gravitational force keeps the moon moving around Earth.Gravitational force keeps the moon moving around Earth. | |
| kinetic/kəˈnɛtɪk/ adj | kineticrelating to movement | A moving car has kinetic energy.A moving car has kinetic energy. | |
| electrode/ˌɪˈlɛktroʊd/ n | electrodea small part that carries electricity | The scientist placed an electrode on the sample.The scientist placed an electrode on the sample. | |
| conduit/ˈkɑnduɪt/ n | conduita channel that carries something | The pipe acts as a conduit for water and cables.The pipe acts as a conduit for water and cables. | |
| autopilot/ˈɔtoʊˌpaɪlət/ n | autopilota system that flies a plane automatically | The plane flew on autopilot for most of the trip.The plane flew on autopilot for most of the trip. | |
| adhesion/ædˈhiʒən/ n | adhesionthe quality of sticking to something | This tape has strong adhesion and sticks to any surface.This tape has strong adhesion and sticks to any surface. | |
| genomic adj | genomicrelating to the complete set of genes | Genomic research may help doctors find new treatments.Genomic research may help doctors find new treatments. | |
| elasticity/ˌiˌlæˈstɪsəti/ n | elasticitythe ability to stretch and return to shape | Rubber has great elasticity and can be stretched.Rubber has great elasticity and can be stretched. | |
| automate/ˈɔtəˌmeɪt/ v | to automateto make a process work automatically | The factory will automate the packing of boxes.The factory will automate the packing of boxes. | |
| distillation/ˌdɪstəˈleɪʃən/ n | distillationthe process of purifying a liquid by heating | The distillation of water removes salt and dirt.The distillation of water removes salt and dirt. |