Definition

1. 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

1. a flow of electric charge