electrical impulse
US: /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈɪmpʌls/
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Definition of electrical impulse - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyTECH.rapid signal traveling along a nerve cell using tiny chargesTECH.
  • Each touch on the skin creates an electrical impulse in nearby nerves.
2.
physicsTECH.brief burst of electric current moving through a wire or circuitTECH.
  • The sensor sends an electrical impulse to trigger the alarm system.
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Expressions with electrical

electrical devicen.
apparatus powered by electrical energy
She bought a new electrical device for the kitchen.
electrical energyn.
energy available for consumption as electricity
The factory runs on electrical energy.
electrical outletn.
device for connecting electrical devices to power
Plug the charger into the electrical outlet.
electrical powern.
supply of electricity to a place
The electrical power was restored after the storm.
electrical stormn.
storm with lightning and thunder
The electrical storm lit up the night sky.
electrical workn.
tasks involving installation or repair of electrical systems
The electrician completed the electrical work in the new building.

Expressions with impulse

on an impulseadv.
suddenly without thinking or planning
She bought the dress on an impulse.
on impulseadv.
acting without prior thought or planning
She bought the dress on impulse.
act on impulsev.
do something suddenly without planning
She tends to act on impulse when shopping.
impulse buyern.
person who buys things suddenly without planning
She is an impulse buyer, always getting things she doesn't need.
impulse buyingn.
buying things suddenly without planning, often because of feelings
Impulse buying made her spend more than she planned.
impulse purchasen.
something bought without planning or thought
She made an impulse purchase at the checkout.
irrational impulsen.
action driven by emotion not reason
Buying the expensive watch was an irrational impulse.
impulse buyn.
purchase made spontaneously without prior planning
She regretted the impulse buy as soon as she left the store..
irresistible impulsen.
strong urge to act despite consequences
He claimed his actions were due to an irresistible impulse.
neural impulsen.
electrical signal sent through nerves
The brain sends a neural impulse to move your hand.

Terms related to electrical impulse

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Terms with electrical impulse included in their meaning

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electronic signaln.
impulse
transmitted electrical impulse
action currentn.
physiology
electrical current during nerve impulse transmission
atrioventricular blockn.
medical
heart condition with impaired electrical impulse conduction
bundle branch blockn.
medical
heart condition affecting electrical impulse transmission

Examples of electrical impulse in a sentence

  • The brain sends an electrical impulse each time you move your fingers.
  • An electrical impulse activated the relay switch in the circuit.
  • Each button press sends an electrical impulse through the control panel.

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  1. French:impulsion électrique, impulsion de courant, ...
  2. German:elektrischer Impuls, Stromimpuls, ...
  3. Italian:impulso elettrico, pulsazione elettrica, ...
  4. Spanish:impulso nervioso, pulsación eléctrica, ...
  5. Portuguese:impulso elétrico, ...
  6. Chinese:电信号, 电脉冲, ...
  7. Japanese:神経インパルス, 電気インパルス, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبْضَةٌ كَهْرَبائِيَّة, نَبْض كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַּחַף עַצְבִּי, דַּחַף חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:электрический импульс, импульс тока, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електричний імпульс, імпульс струму, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युत आवेग, विद्युत स्पंदन, ...
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