English to English Dictionary

C-4

A common variety of plastic explosive containing RDX, plasticizer, and a binder, known for its malleability and high destructive power.

CAD model

A digital representation of a physical object or system created using computer-aided design software, used for visualization, simulation, and manufacturing.

Cabin fever

A claustrophobic reaction, characterized by irritability, restlessness, and boredom, experienced when a person or group is isolated or confined in a small space for an extended period.

Cabinet-maker

A skilled woodworker who builds high-quality furniture, such as cabinets, chests, and tables, often using fine hardwoods and intricate joinery.

Cabriolet

A car with a folding roof; a convertible.

Cacophonous

Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Cadence

A rhythmic flow or sequence of sounds, words, or movements.

Cadre

A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.

Caducity

The quality of being transitory or subject to decay.

Caesium

A soft, silvery-gold alkali metal that is liquid at near room temperature and is the most reactive and electropositive of all stable elements.

Cahn

A surname of German and Jewish origin, notably associated with the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules in stereochemistry.

Caiman

A crocodilian reptile native to Central and South America, similar to an alligator but having heavily armored scales on its belly.