electrical power
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Definition
- Noun:
- The rate at which electrical energy is transferred by an electric circuit: "Electrical power" is the product of voltage and current, measured in watts.
- The capacity of a system to provide electric energy: It refers to the available or supplied electric energy for operating devices.
Usage
- "Electrical power" is used to quantify the rate of energy consumption, generation, or supply in an electrical system.
- It is a technical term common in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts discussing electricity.
Examples
- Noun:
- The generator provides enough electrical power for the entire building.
- Calculating the electrical power required helps in designing efficient circuits.
- A power outage means a loss of electrical power to homes and businesses.
Advanced Usage
- "To draw electrical power": to consume electricity from a source.
- The new machinery draws a significant amount of electrical power.
- "Electrical power consumption": the amount of electric energy used over time.
- Reducing electrical power consumption lowers utility bills.
Variants and Related Words
- Electric power (noun): Often used interchangeably with "electrical power."
- Power (noun): A more general term that can refer to electrical power, energy, or authority.
- Wattage (noun): The amount of electrical power expressed in watts.
Synonyms
- Electric power: Electrical energy per unit time.
- Wattage: Power in watts (common for appliances).
Related Phrases
- Power supply: A source of electrical power.
- Ensure the power supply is stable before connecting the equipment.
- Power grid: The network for delivering electrical power.
- The storm damaged the regional power grid.
Related Idioms
- (To have) the power: While not specific to electricity, this idiom about control or energy can be contextually linked.
- She has the power to make important decisions for the company.
Noun
- the product of voltage and current