intermediate

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical · Academic

n. a substance that is made during a chemical process but is not the final result.

n. a transient substance formed during a multi-step chemical reaction that is subsequently consumed in a later stage.

“The scientist studied the intermediate to understand how the reaction changes over time.”

“Identifying the short-lived intermediate was crucial for the research team to map the entire catalytic cycle of the enzyme.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a car that is larger than a small car but smaller than a full-sized one.

n. an automobile classification for vehicles larger than a compact but smaller than a full-size model.

“We decided to rent an intermediate because it had more trunk space than the economy model.”

“The rental agency upgraded our booking from a compact to an intermediate at no extra cost due to a shortage of smaller vehicles.”

C2 · Proficiency Formal · Academic

v. to act as a link or a middle person between two groups.

v. to act as an intermediary or to mediate between two parties.

Español:intermediar

“The organization tried to intermediate between the two warring factions to find a peaceful solution.”

“The central bank may choose to intermediate in the currency markets to prevent rapid devaluation during a financial crisis.”