Definition Synonyms
Definition of electrical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
operational contextoperated by electricity
- She used an electrical toothbrush for better cleaning..
2.
general useTECH. relating to electricity or its applicationsTECH.
- The electrical wiring in the building was outdated..
3.
industryTECH. involving the production or supply of electricityTECH.
- The electrical industry is booming.
Expressions with electrical
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apparatus powered by electrical energy
She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.
energy available for consumption as electricity
The factory runs on electrical energy.
device for connecting electrical devices to power
Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
supply of electricity to a place
The electrical power was restored after the storm.
storm with lightning and thunder
The electrical storm lit up the night sky.
tasks involving installation or repair of electrical systems
The electrician completed the electrical work in the new building.
breakdown of power or wiring that stops equipment or lights working
The train stopped in the tunnel because of an electrical failure.
device at a cable end with metal pins to connect to electricity
The lamp needs an adapter for the foreign electrical plug.
equipment and parts used for installing or repairing electrical systems
The contractor bought all the electrical supplies from a wholesale warehouse.
cable transmitting electricity for power or signals
The electrical cable connects the generator to the grid.
sudden event causing surprise or distress
The news of the accident was an electrical shock to everyone.
disruption in the normal flow of electricity
The storm caused electrical disturbance in the power grid.
device with slots that supplies power when a plug is inserted
The electrician replaced the damaged electrical receptacle in the kitchen wall.
official approval for safe use of electrical devices
The electrical equipment certification ensures the device is safe.
path for electricity to flow
The electrical circuit was completed with a switch.
person skilled in designing and working with electrical systems
The electrical engineer designed the new power grid.
machines or devices that use electrical power to work or control energy
All electrical equipment must be checked regularly for safety.
plastic tape used to insulate electrical wires
He wrapped the electrical tape around the exposed wires.
system of electric cables and parts that carry power in structures
The electrical wiring in this old house needs to be completely replaced.
enclosed box that protects and holds electrical devices and wiring
The technician opened the electrical cabinet to reset the tripped breaker.
link between parts that lets electric current move between them
The lamp stopped working because the electrical connection came loose.
barrier using electric shocks to deter crossing
The farmer installed an electrical fence to prevent cattle from wandering off.
device that interrupts current flow when overloaded
The electrical fuse blew when the circuit overloaded.
box or board that distributes electricity through breakers or fuses
The electrician upgraded the old electrical panel to handle more appliances.
Origin of electrical
Greek, elektron (amber)
Terms with electrical included in their meaning
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ventilation
electrical device with rotating blades
technology
device storing and providing electrical energy
automatic device
mechanical or electrical device performing tasks automatically
audio equipment
device that produces sound from electrical signals
electricity
join an electrical device to a power source
electricity
flexible insulated wire for electrical appliances
energy
supply with mechanical or electrical energy
electrical device
device for turning on or off or directing electricity
electricity
equip with electrical wiring
appliance
electrical appliance for drying clothes with heat
bedding
blanket with an integrated electrical heating device
power supply
timepiece run on electricity, often regulated by electrical pulses
power connection
flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical devices to a power source
music
guitar that uses electrical amplification to produce sound
heating appliance
device that converts electrical energy into heat
power source
device providing power to electrical appliances
energy measurement
device measuring electrical energy consumption
electrical equipment
electrical cable with a plug and one or more sockets
electrical device
flexible cable with a plug and one or more sockets
technology
flexible electrical cable with multiple sockets
kitchen appliance
electrical appliance for mixing food ingredients
kitchen appliance
small electrical appliance for mixing ingredients
electrical fixture
device for holding and connecting light bulbs or lamps
electrical connection
cable used to connect electrical devices to a power source
Examples of electrical in a sentence
He bought an electrical car to reduce emissions. He is studying electrical engineering. The electrical system needs an upgrade. Electrical companies are hiring more engineers. The electrical grid needs upgrading.
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- French:électrique, ...
- German:elektrisch, elektrotechnisch, ...
- Italian:elettrico, elettrotecnico, ...
- Spanish:eléctrico, relacionado con la electricidad, ...
- Portuguese:elétrico, de eletricidade, ...
- Chinese:电动的, 电气的, ...
- Japanese:電動の, 電力の, ...
- Arabic:كَهْرَبَائِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חַשְׁמַלִּי, חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
- Russian:электрический, энергетический, ...
- Ukrainian:електричний, електротехнічний, ...
- Hindi:विद्युत चालित, विद्युत, ...
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