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| plug |
a device with two or three prongs on the end of an electrical cord. It is put into an outlet to make a connection with an electric circuit. [1/4 definitions] |
| pole2 |
either of the opposite ends of a magnet, or either of the charged ends of an electric battery. [1/2 definitions] |
| shock1 |
to give an electric shock to. [1/6 definitions] |
| toaster1 |
an electric appliance used to heat and brown bread or rolls. |
| transistor |
a small device used to control the flow of electric current. Transistors use very little energy. They are found in televisions, computers, and other kinds of electronic equipment. |
| volt1 |
a unit of force for measuring electric current. (abbreviated: V) |
| voltage |
the force of an electric current as measured in volts. |
| watt |
a unit for measuring the force of electric power. (abbreviated: w, W) |
| wire |
the line or cable used in a telephone, telegraph, or electric power system. [1/8 definitions] |
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