English Words Starting With E

• electric organ

  nounC1
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈɔːɡən/A musical instrument that produces sound electronically, typically with a keyboard.
• electric peak

  nounC1
  /ɪˈlɛktrɪk piːk/The period of highest demand for electricity on a power grid, typically measured in a day, week, or season.
• electric potential

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪˌlɛk.trɪk pəˈten.ʃəl/The amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a point in an electric field, measured in volts. The work needed to move a unit positive charge from a reference point (like infinity) to that point without acceleration.
• electric potential gradient

  nounVery low
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk pəˈtɛnʃl ˈɡreɪdiənt/A measure of the rate at which electric potential changes with position in a given direction; its magnitude indicates the steepness of the potential change, and its direction points toward the direction of greatest decrease in potential.
• electric ray

  nounC1/C2
  /ɪˌlɛk.trɪk ˈreɪ/A fish (any member of the families Torpedinidae or Narcinidae) that can produce an electric shock to stun prey or for defense.
• electric shock

  nounC1
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈʃɒk/A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing pain, muscular contractions, and often trauma.
• electric storm

  nounC1
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈstɔːm/A meteorological phenomenon characterized by thunder, lightning, and often heavy rain, resulting from atmospheric electrical activity.
• electric strength

  nounC2 (Proficient)
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈstrɛŋkθ/The maximum electric field a dielectric material can withstand without breaking down (experiencing electrical failure).
• electric susceptibility

  nounC2
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk səˌsɛptɪˈbɪlɪti/A dimensionless proportionality constant measuring how easily a dielectric material polarizes in response to an applied electric field.
• electric torch

  nounC1
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈtɔːtʃ/A portable handheld device that produces light using batteries and a bulb.
• electric wave

  nounLow (C2)
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈweɪv/A wave of electromagnetic radiation that carries energy through space, such as light or radio waves.
• electric-arc furnace

  nounC2
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ɑːk ˈfɜːnɪs/An industrial furnace for melting metals using an electric arc as the primary heat source.
• electric-arc welding

  nounLow
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈɑːk ˌweldɪŋ/A welding process that uses an electric arc to melt and join metals together.
• electric-discharge lamp

  nounC2
  /ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ ˌlæmp/A lamp that produces light by passing an electric current through a gas or vapor, causing it to glow.
• electrical degree

  nounLow
  /ɪˈlɛktrɪk(ə)l dɪˈɡriː/A unit of angular measurement equal to 1/360th of the phase cycle of an alternating current or voltage.
• electrical engineering

  nounB2-C1
  /ɪˌlek.trɪ.kəl ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The branch of engineering that deals with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems involving electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
• electrical scanning

  nounLow
  /ɪˌlɛk.trɪ.kəl ˈskæn.ɪŋ/The process or technique of systematically examining or exploring something using electrical signals or devices.
• electrical storm

  nounB2
  /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl stɔːm/A violent atmospheric disturbance characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.
• electrical transcription

  nounLow (Historical/Term of Art)
  /ɪˌlɛk.trɪ.kəl trænˈskrɪp.ʃən/A phonograph record (originally a shellac 78 rpm disc) produced for radio broadcasting, containing pre-recorded content like music, speeches, or commercials, distinct from live broadcasts.
• electrician

  nounB1 (Intermediate)
  /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/A skilled tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and equipment.

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