English Words Starting With E

• electron paramagnetic resonance

  nounC2
  /ɪˌlɛk.trɒn ˌpær.ə.mæɡˈnet.ɪk ˈrez.ən.əns/A spectroscopic technique used to study materials with unpaired electrons by detecting their absorption of microwave radiation in a magnetic field.
• electron probe microanalysis

  nounC2+
  /ɪˌlɛktrɒn prəʊb ˌmaɪkrəʊəˈnæləsɪs/A technique for analyzing the chemical composition of very small areas on the surface of a solid material.
• electron spin resonance

  nounvery low
  /ɪˌlɛktrɒn spɪn ˈrɛzənəns/A physical phenomenon in which unpaired electrons in a material absorb electromagnetic radiation when placed in a magnetic field.
• electron telescope

  nounRare
  /ɪˈlɛktrɒn ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/An instrument designed to create an image or magnify distant objects using electrons instead of light.
• electron transport

  nounC2
  /ɪˈlɛktrɒn ˈtrænspɔːt/A sequence of biochemical reactions in cells where electrons are passed between molecules (proteins, coenzymes) along a membrane, releasing energy used to create a proton gradient for ATP synthesis.
• electron tube

  nounLow
  /ɪˈlɛktrɒn tjuːb/A sealed glass tube from which air has been removed, containing electrodes that control electron flow to perform functions like amplification, rectification, or signal generation.
• electron volt

  nounVery Low (Specialised)
  /ɪˈlɛk.trɒn vəʊlt/A unit of energy equal to the work done on an electron in accelerating it through a potential difference of one volt, approximately 1.602×10⁻¹⁹ joules.
• electron-ray tube

  nounVery low / Historical / Technical
  /ɪˈlɛktrɒn ˌreɪ ˈtjuːb/A vacuum tube in which a focused beam of electrons produces a visible spot on a fluorescent screen; the fundamental display component of older televisions, computer monitors, and oscilloscopes.
• electronegativity

  nounLow
  /ɪˌlɛk.trəʊ.nɛɡ.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/A numerical measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold shared electrons in a chemical bond.
• electronic banking

  nounHigh
  /ˌel.ekˈtrɒn.ɪk ˈbæŋ.kɪŋ/A banking service that allows customers to conduct financial transactions electronically via the internet, phone, or other digital channels.
• electronic brain

  nounLow/Historical
  /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk breɪn/an early term for a computer, specifically referring to its ability to perform calculations and logical operations that mimic human thought processes.
• electronic bulletin board

  nounC1
  /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒn.ɪk ˈbʊl.ə.tɪn bɔːd/A computer-based system for exchanging public or private messages, files, and information among users who connect remotely.
• electronic cinematography

  nounLow/Technical
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˌsɪnɪməˈtɒɡrəfi/The technique or process of capturing and producing motion pictures using digital or electronic image sensors instead of traditional photographic film.
• electronic configuration

  nounLow
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk kənˌfɪɡ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/The arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom or molecule.
• electronic countermeasures

  plural-nounC2
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒəz/Military techniques involving electronic systems used to disrupt enemy radar, communications, or other sensors.
• electronic crime

  nounMedium
  /ɪˌlekˈtrɒn.ɪk ˈkraɪm/Criminal activity committed using computers, networks, or other electronic devices, especially via the internet.
• electronic data processing

  nounC1
  /ɪlɛkˌtrɒnɪk ˈdeɪtə ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/The use of computers and software to perform operations on data, such as collection, storage, retrieval, calculation, and transformation.
• electronic editing

  nounC1
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/The process of revising, correcting, and preparing text or media using computer software and digital tools.
• electronic engineering

  nounC1
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˌɛnʤɪˈnɪərɪŋ/A branch of engineering focused on designing, developing, and testing electronic circuits, components, and systems.
• electronic fetal monitor

  nounC1/C2 (Specialised/Technical)
  /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈfiːtl̩ ˈmɒnɪtə/A medical device that continuously tracks and records a fetus's heart rate and the mother's uterine contractions during labor and pregnancy.

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