C2 Unit 28: Science & technology 2
15 C2 words: embed, collider, contraption, telescopic, autonomously, sulphuric… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| embed/ɪmˈbɛd/ v | to embedto fix firmly within something | The designer will embed a video on the web page.The designer will embed a video on the web page. | |
| collider/kəˈlaɪdɚ/ n | collidera machine that smashes particles together | The scientists built a collider to study tiny particles.The scientists built a collider to study tiny particles. | |
| contraption/kənˈtræpʃən/ n | contraptiona strange-looking machine | Ali built a strange contraption out of wood and wheels.Ali built a strange contraption out of wood and wheels. | |
| telescopic/ˌtɛləˈskɔpɪk/ adj | telescopicable to see far or extend in length | He bought a telescopic lens for taking photos of birds.He bought a telescopic lens for taking photos of birds. | |
| autonomously/ˌɔˈtɑnoʊməsli/ adv | autonomouslywithout help from a person | The robots work autonomously in the warehouse.The robots work autonomously in the warehouse. | |
| sulphuric adj | sulphuricrelating to the chemical sulphur or its acid | Sulphuric acid is a strong chemical used in many factories.Sulphuric acid is a strong chemical used in many factories. | |
| pressurization/ˌprɛʃɚɪˈzeɪʃən/ n | pressurizationkeeping air pressure normal in a closed space | The pressurization of the plane’s cabin keeps passengers comfortable at height.The pressurization of the plane’s cabin keeps passengers comfortable at height. | |
| malleability/ˌmæliəˈbɪləti/ n | malleabilitythe ability to be shaped without breaking | The malleability of gold lets craftsmen shape it into thin sheets.The malleability of gold lets craftsmen shape it into thin sheets. | |
| gravitationally/ˌɡrævəˈteɪʃnəli/ adv | gravitationallyin a way relating to gravity | The moon is held gravitationally by the Earth.The moon is held gravitationally by the Earth. | |
| pressurize/ˈprɛʃɚˌaɪz/ v | to pressurizeto keep air at higher pressure inside something | Engineers pressurize the cabin before the plane takes off.Engineers pressurize the cabin before the plane takes off. | |
| kinetically adv | kineticallyin a way relating to movement and energy | Kinetically, the ball gains energy as it rolls down the hill.Kinetically, the ball gains energy as it rolls down the hill. | |
| computerize/kəmˈpjutɚˌaɪz/ v | to computerizeto change a system so it uses computers | The office will computerize all its records next year.The office will computerize all its records next year. | |
| telescopically adv | telescopicallyin a way using or like a telescope | The scientist telescopically followed the star across the night sky.The scientist telescopically followed the star across the night sky. | |
| carbonize/ˈkɑrbəˌnaɪz/ v | to carbonizeto turn into carbon by burning | The fire will carbonize the wood and turn it into charcoal.The fire will carbonize the wood and turn it into charcoal. | |
| genomically adv | genomicallyin a way relating to genes | The two twins are genomically almost identical.The two twins are genomically almost identical. |