| blow2 |
to move or force along by means of an air current. [1/7 definitions] |
| bulletin |
an announcement or report of the latest events or things of current interest. [1/2 definitions] |
| cable |
a bundle of insulated wires used to carry electric current. [1/5 definitions] |
| charge |
the amount of electricity in an object. Charge causes electrical energy to flow in a current. The movement of electrical energy from one point to another is caused by a difference between the charges at the two points. An electrical charge can be positive or negative. [1/12 definitions] |
| circuit |
the closed path followed by an electric current. [1/4 definitions] |
| climate change |
a major change in Earth's climate that is of current concern and which is associated with an increase in carbon dioxide and certain other gases in Earth's atmosphere. These gases contribute to the increasing temperature of the planet. [1/2 definitions] |
| contemporary |
of or belonging to the present time; current; modern. [1/3 definitions] |
| D.C.2 |
abbreviation of "direct current." [1/2 definitions] |
| direct current |
an electric current that flows in one direction. |
| disconnect |
to break the flow of electric current to; separate from the power source. [1/2 definitions] |
| downstream |
in the direction that a stream or current is flowing. [1/2 definitions] |
| draft |
a current of air in a closed space such as a room, chimney, or stove. [1/10 definitions] |
| driven |
blown or swept along, as by wind or current. [1/3 definitions] |
| dynamo |
a machine that produces electric current. [1/2 definitions] |
| eddy |
a small current of water, air, fog, or dust that spins against the main current. [1/2 definitions] |
| electricity |
electrical current. [1/3 definitions] |
| electrode |
a part of an electric or electronic device. An electrode allows electric current to enter or leave a device such as a battery. |
| electromagnet |
an iron or steel core with wire wound around it. It becomes magnetic when an electric current is passed through the wire. |
| filament |
a fine wire that lights or heats up when electric current is passed through it. [1/2 definitions] |
| hot |
(informal) very popular at the current time. [1/6 definitions] |
| industrial |
having a very current system of industries. [1/2 definitions] |