electrical potential
ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl pəˈtɛnʃəl
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Definition of electrical potential - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

voltageTECH.the difference in electric charge between two pointsTECH.
  • The electrical potential across the battery terminals is 12 volts.
  • The electrical potential difference was measured in the lab.
  • Understanding electrical potential is key in circuit design.
potential difference voltage
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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 potential

achieve one's full potentialv.
reach the highest level of ability or talent possible
She worked hard to achieve her full potential.
achieve one's potentialv.
reach the highest level of ability possible
She worked hard to achieve her potential.
realize one's potentialv.
achieve the best you are capable of
She worked hard to realize her potential.
to one's full potentialadv.
using all of one's ability or skill
She performed to her full potential in the competition.
commercial potentialn.
likelihood that a product or idea can earn money in markets
Investors were attracted by the commercial potential of the new app.
development potentialn.
ability of someone or something to grow improve or advance in future
The manager saw great development potential in the new software platform.
learning potentialn.
capacity of a person to gain new skills and knowledge
The psychologist measured each child’s learning potential before designing activities.
potential valuen.
possible worth or benefit something may reach if conditions are favorable
The potential value of this startup is huge if the product succeeds.
humming with potentialadj.
full of energy and possibilities
The startup is humming with potential, ready to innovate.
realise one's potentialv.
achieve what one is capable of
She worked hard to realise her potential in the company.

Terms related to electrical potential

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electricelectricityelectrifypotentcapacitanceconductancecurrentenergyimpedanceinductancepowerresistance

Terms with electrical potential included in their meaning

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positive polen.
electricity
terminal of a battery with higher electrical potential
voltn.
electricity
unit of electrical potential and electromotive force
voltage ratingn.
technology
specified electrical potential a device is designed to handle safely or correctly
electrical capacityn.
electricity
potential to handle electrical energy
positive terminaln.
electricity
connection point of a device that has higher electrical potential
primary voltagen.
technology
electric potential supplied to the main input side of electrical equipment
voltage detectorn.
technology
electronic circuit that senses and reports specific electrical potential levels
supply voltagen.
technology
electrical potential from a power source that runs or feeds a circuit

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  1. French:potentiel électrique, ...
  2. German:elektrisches Potenzial, ...
  3. Italian:potenziale elettrico, ...
  4. Spanish:potencial eléctrico, ...
  5. Portuguese:potencial elétrico, ...
  6. Chinese:电势, ...
  7. Japanese:電位差, ...
  8. Arabic:جُهْد كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹטֶנְצִיָּאל חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:электрический потенциал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електричний потенціал, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युत विभव, ...

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