electrical — electric, electrical In most contexts electric is the natural choice, especially to describe a device that works by electricity (electric blanket / electric kettle). Electrical is reserved for contexts in which the meaning is, more generally,… … Modern English usage
electric — electric, electrical In most contexts electric is the natural choice, especially to describe a device that works by electricity (electric blanket / electric kettle). Electrical is reserved for contexts in which the meaning is, more generally,… … Modern English usage
electrical — electric / electrical [adj] charged; energetic AC, DC, dynamic, electrifying, exciting, juiced*, magnetic, motor driven, power driven, rousing, stimulating, stirring, tense, thrilling, voltaic; concept 540 Ant. boring, uncharged, unenergetic,… … New thesaurus
electric — / electrical [adj] charged; energetic AC, DC, dynamic, electrifying, exciting, juiced*, magnetic, motor driven, power driven, rousing, stimulating, stirring, tense, thrilling, voltaic; concept 540 Ant. boring, uncharged, unenergetic, unexciting … New thesaurus
Electric motor — For other kinds of motors, see motor (disambiguation). For a railroad electric engine, see electric locomotive. Various electric motors. A 9 volt PP3 transistor battery is in the center foreground for size comparison. An electric motor converts… … Wikipedia
Electric generator — U.S. NRC image of a modern steam turbine generator In electricity generation, an electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. A generator forces electric charge (usually carried by electrons) to flow… … Wikipedia
electric — /I lektrIk/ adjective 1 an electric machine, light etc works using electricity: an electric heater 2 electric current a flow of electricity 3 an electric wire, plug 1 (1) etc is used for carrying electricity 4 an electric situation is one in… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
electrical engineer — noun a person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑engineer, ↑applied scientist, ↑technologist • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Bush, ↑Vannevar Bush, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
electrical engineering — noun the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication • Syn: ↑EE • Members of this Topic: ↑repeater • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
Electric power transmission — Electric transmission redirects here. For vehicle transmissions, see diesel electric transmission. 400 kV high tension transmission lines near Madrid Electric power transmission or high voltage electric transmission is the bulk transfer of… … Wikipedia