Chemical elements & materials
a chemical element that is a heavy, silver-coloured metal, liquid at normal temperatures
mercury
the process of passing something from one person or place to another
transmission
relating to the way electricity goes through a substance, usually a liquid, or the separation of a substance into its parts when electricity goes through it
electrolytic
an unbroken loop of conductive material that allows electrons to flow
circuit
to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas
to emit
a light, silver-colored metal used esp. for making containers, cooking equipment, and aircraft parts
aluminium
a device that collects and stores electricity, and is an important part of electronic equipment such as televisions and radios
capacitor
like or containing water
aqueous
the measure of specific potential energy (potential energy per unit charge) between two locations
voltage
to make something possible or easier
to facilitate
a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins
copper
an electronic device that converts an alternating current into a direct current by using one or more P-N junction diodes
rectifier
with two or more things combined in order to become more effective
integrated
an electric circuit where the continuity has been broken by an interruption in the path of electrons to flow
open circuit
to force something out of its usual or original position
to displace
a chemical element that is the lightest gas, has no colour, taste, or smell, and combines with oxygen to form water
hydrogen
a chemical that combines two or more elements; something consisting of two or more different parts
compound
not intentional; happening unexpectedly or by accident
unintended
a wire that makes a connection between a piece of electrical equipment and the ground, so the user is protected from feeling an electric shock if the equipment develops a fault
earth; ground (US)
to disappear gradually, or to cause something to disappear gradually (e.g. heat)
to dissipate
a chemical element that is very poisonous, often used to kill rats
arsenic
an electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with no or very low electrical impedance
short circuit
(especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area
ambient
electric energy stored on or in an object
electric charge
to cover or enclose something completely
to encase