current electricity
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Definition
- Noun:
- A flow of electric charge: "Current electricity" refers to the movement of electric charge carriers, such as electrons, through a conductor. This is the form of electricity commonly used in homes and devices, characterized by a continuous or varying flow.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The operation of the motor depends on a steady supply of current electricity.
- Lightning is a powerful, natural example of current electricity.
- Understanding the principles of current electricity is fundamental to electrical engineering.
Advanced Usage
- "to conduct current electricity": to allow the flow of electric charge.
- Metals like copper are excellent materials to conduct current electricity.
- "the generation of current electricity": the process of producing a flow of electric charge.
- The dam's turbines are responsible for the generation of current electricity for the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Electric current (n): Often used synonymously with "current electricity" to describe the flow of charge.
- The electric current in the circuit is measured in amperes.
- Direct current (DC) (n): A type of current electricity where the flow of charge is in one constant direction.
- Alternating current (AC) (n): A type of current electricity where the flow of charge periodically reverses direction.
Synonyms
- Electric current: The flow of electric charge.
- Charge flow: The movement of electric charge.
Related Phrases
- Current flow: The movement of the electric current.
- The technician checked the current flow through the wires.
- Current strength: The magnitude of the electric current, often measured in amperes.
- The current strength must be regulated to prevent damage to the device.
Related Idioms
(Note: "Current electricity" is a technical term, so common idioms are not typically associated with it. However, related figurative language exists.) - To be live/To have a live current: Referring to a wire or circuit that is energized with current electricity and is dangerous to touch. - Be careful! That wire might be live.
Noun
- a flow of electric charge