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=characteristic) of a substance: the coefficient of friction/expansion
coerce Mk@U"3;sM verb [T](formal) ~ sb (into sth/ doing sth) to force sb to do sth, for example by threatening themj coercion Mk@U"3;SnM noun [U]
the same time or in the same place as sb/sth jcoexistence noun [U]
C. of E. M%si; @v "i;M abbr. (RELIGION)=CHURCH OF ENGLAND
coffee e M"kQfiM noun 1 [U] the cooked seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical tree, made into powder and used for making a drink: Coffee is the country’s biggest export. k
decaffeinated/instant
coffee2[U] a drink madeby adding hot water to this powder: Would you prefer tea or coffee? k
a cup of coffee 3 [C] a cup of this drink: Two coffees please.
Lcoffee bar (also Lcoffee shop) noun [C](BrE)a place in a hotel, a large shop, etc., where simple food, coffee, tea and other drinks without alcohol are served
Lcoffee pot noun [C] a container in which coffee is made and served
Lcoffeetablenoun[C] a small lowtable for putting magazines, cups, etc., on
coffin M"kQfInM (AmE casket) noun [C] a box in which a dead body is buried or CREMATED (=burned )
cog MkQgM noun [C] (PHYSICS) one of a series of teeth on the edge of a wheel that fit into the teeth on the next wheel and cause it to move
cogentM"k@UdZ@ntM adj. (formal and clearly
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noun 1 [U] a type of BRANDY (=a strong
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cognition MkQg"nISnM noun [U](PSYCHOLOGY) the process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind
cognitive M"kQgn@tIvM adj. (usually before a noun) (PSYCHOLOGY) connected with mental processes of understanding: cognitive abilities k process of absorbing new information
the cognitive
cohabit Mk@U"h&bItM verb [I](formal) (used about a couple) to live together as if they are married
coherentiMk@U"hI@r@ntM adj. 1 (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear: a coherent narrative/explanation 2 (used about a person) able to talk and express yourself clearly: She only became
coherent again two hours after the attack. Hincoherent j coherenceinoun [U] jcoherently adv.
cohesion Mk@U"hi;ZnM noun [U] 1 the act or state of keeping togetherIunity: What the team lacks is cohesion –all the players play as individuals. k
social/ al) strongly arly expressed
political/economic cohesion 2 (PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY) the force causing MOLECULES of the same substance to stick together
coil1 MkOIlM verb [I,T] tomakesth into a round shape: a snake coiled under a rock
coil2 MkOIlM noun [C] a length of rope, wire, etc. that has been made into a round shape: a coil of rope
coexist M%k@UIg"zIstM verb [I] to live or be together at coin1 e MkOInM noun [C] a piece of money made of metal: a pound coin
coin2 MkOInM verb [T](LANGUAGE) to invent a new word or phrase: Who was it who coined the phrase ‘a week is a long time in politicsx?
coinageM"kOInIdZM noun [U] the system of coins used in a country: decimal coinage
coincideiM%k@UIn"saIdM verb [I] ~ (with sth) 1(used about events) to happen at the same time as sth else: The Queen’s visit is timed to coincide with the country’s centenary celebrations. 2 to be exactly the same or very similar: Our views coincide completely.
coincidenceiMk@U"InsId@nsM noun [C,U] two or more similar things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way:Wehadn’t planned to meet, it was just coincidence.
coincidentiMk@U"InsId@ntM adj. ~ (with sth) (formal) happening in thesame place or at thesame time
coincidentaliMk@U%InsI"dentlM adj. resulting from two similar or related events happening at the same time by chancej coincidentally adv.
coitus M"kOIt@sM =SEX (3)
cokeMk@UkM noun [U] 1 a solid black substance produced from coal and used as a fuel 2 =COCAINE Col. abbr. (in writing) =COLONEL: Col. Stewart
col MkQlM noun [C](GEOGRAPHY) a low point between two higher points in a line or group of mountains
cola M"k@Ul@M noun [C,U] a brown, sweet cold drink that does not contain alcohol; a glass or can of this
colander M"kVl@nd@(r)M noun [C] a metal or plastic bowl with a lot of small holes in it that is used for removing water from food that has been boiled or washed
cold1 e Mk@UldM adj. 1 having a low
I’m cold. RELATED VOCABULARY
temperature; not hot orwarm: I’m not going into the sea, the water’s too cold. k
Shall I put the heating on? i
Compare cold, hot, cool,
andwarm.Cold indicates a lower temperature than cool and maydescribe a temperature that is unpleasantly low: a terribly cold winter.
Cool means ‘fairly coldx and may describe a pleasantly low temperature: It’s terribly hot outside but it’s nice and cool in here.
Hot indicates a higher temperature than warm and may describe a temperature that is unpleasantly high: I can’t drink this yet, it’s too hot. Warmmeans ‘fairly hotx and may describe a pleasantly high temperature: Come and sit by the fire, you’ll soon get warm again.
2 (used about food or drink) not heated or cooked; having become cold after being heated or cooked: a cold drink k
Haveyour soup before it gets cold.3(used
about a person or sb’s behaviour) very unfriendly; not showing kindness, understanding, etc.: She gave him a cold, hard look. Jcold turkey suddenly and completely, without
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