electrical system
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Definition
- Noun:
- A network of components that generate, distribute, and use electric power in a structure or vehicle: An "electrical system" is the complete assembly of parts, such as wiring, circuits, generators, and batteries, that work together to provide electricity for various functions.
- The public infrastructure for supplying electricity: An "electrical system" can also refer to the large-scale utility network that generates and delivers electrical power to homes and businesses.
Usage
- The term "electrical system" is a compound noun. It is used to describe both self-contained systems (like in a car or airplane) and expansive public grids.
- It typically functions as the subject or object of a sentence.
- The building's electrical system was upgraded to handle the new computers.
- A fault in the car's electrical system caused the headlights to fail.
Examples
- Noun:
- The electrical system in this house is very old and needs to be replaced.
- During the storm, the city's entire electrical system went down for several hours.
- Modern aircraft have a highly redundant electrical system for safety.
Advanced Usage
- "electrical system failure": A complete or partial breakdown of the system providing electricity.
- The blackout was caused by a cascading electrical system failure.
- "integrated electrical system": A system where components are designed to work together as a unified whole.
- The ship uses an integrated electrical system to manage power for propulsion and hotel services.
Variants and Related Words
- Electrical (adj): Relating to or operated by electricity.
- The engineer checked all electrical connections.
- System (n): A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
- The heating system is separate from the electrical one.
- Power system (n): A closely related term often used interchangeably with "electrical system," especially for large-scale grids.
- Wiring (n): The network of wires conveying electricity within a building or device; a key component of an electrical system.
Synonyms
- Power grid: Specifically for the large-scale public utility network.
- Electrical grid: Another term for the public electricity supply network.
- Electrical circuit: Refers more specifically to the closed path through which an electric current flows, which is a subsystem.
Related Phrases
- Electrical system maintenance: The regular checking and servicing of electrical components.
- Regular electrical system maintenance can prevent unexpected failures.
- Electrical system design: The planning and engineering of an electrical network.
- Good electrical system design prioritizes both efficiency and safety.
Noun
- equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
- utility that provides electricity