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Applied Science and Research - Electrical Equipment

Study terms for devices used in electrical measurement, control, conversion, protection, signal transmission, and power generation.

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battery
battery
[substantiv]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

baterie, acumulator

baterie, acumulator

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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adapter
adapter
[substantiv]

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

adaptor, convertor

adaptor, convertor

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amplifier
amplifier
[substantiv]

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

amplificator, sonorizor

amplificator, sonorizor

Ex: The guitarist plugged his electric guitar into the amplifier to increase its volume. 
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oscilloscope
oscilloscope
[substantiv]

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

osciloscop, oscilograf

osciloscop, oscilograf

Ex: The engineer used an oscilloscope to troubleshoot the circuit and identify the faulty component. 
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ammeter
ammeter
[substantiv]

an instrument that measures the strength of an electric current in amperes

Ex: The ammeter showed a current of 2.5 amperes flowing through the circuit. 
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ohmmeter
ohmmeter
[substantiv]

a device used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit, stated in ohms

ohmmetru, aparat de măsurat rezistența

ohmmetru, aparat de măsurat rezistența

Ex: He used an ohmmeter to check the resistance of the circuit. 
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voltmeter
voltmeter
[substantiv]

a device used to measure the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit

voltmetru, aparat de măsurat tensiunea

voltmetru, aparat de măsurat tensiunea

Ex: A voltmeter indicated a low battery charge in the flashlight. 
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alternator
alternator
[substantiv]

a device in cars that turns mechanical energy into alternating current to charge the battery

Ex: The alternator in his car failed, so the battery wouldn't stay charged. 
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dynamo
dynamo
[substantiv]

a machine that uses a rotating coil between magnets to produce electric current

Ex: The bicycle's dynamo powered the headlight as the wheel spun. 
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generator
generator
[substantiv]

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

generator, alternator

generator, alternator

Ex: The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities. 
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genset
genset
[substantiv]

a combined unit consisting of an engine and an electric generator that produces electricity

Ex: The construction site used a genset to power all the heavy tools. 
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insulator
insulator
[substantiv]

a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.

izolator, izolant

izolator, izolant

Ex: The walls were lined with an insulator to keep the room warm. 
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sensor
sensor
[substantiv]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

senzor, detector

senzor, detector

Ex: The temperature sensor measures the heat in the environment to adjust the heating system. 
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console
console
[substantiv]

a panel with displays and controls that allows an operator to monitor and manage a system, such as a computer or machine

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motor
motor
[substantiv]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

motor, mașină motoare

motor, mașină motoare

Ex: The electric motor powered the conveyor belt in the factory. 
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controller
controller
[substantiv]

a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated

controler, dispozitiv de control

controler, dispozitiv de control

Ex: The drone's controller allows the pilot to navigate it smoothly through the air. 
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transformer
transformer
[substantiv]

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

transformator, convertor de tensiune

transformator, convertor de tensiune

Ex: The electrical engineer installed a transformer to step down the high voltage from the power lines to a safer level for residential use. 
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fuse
fuse
[substantiv]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

siguranță, întrerupător

siguranță, întrerupător

Ex: The fuse blew when too many appliances were plugged in. 
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capacitor
capacitor
[substantiv]

an electric device that is used to accumulate electric charge

condensator, capacitor

condensator, capacitor

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condenser
condenser
[substantiv]

an electrical device that stores electric charge

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transistor
transistor
[substantiv]

a small semiconductor device, used in television and radio sets, able to amplify or rectify an electric current

tranzistor, tranzistor

tranzistor, tranzistor

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transmitter
transmitter
[substantiv]

a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals

transmițător, emițător

transmițător, emițător

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transducer
transducer
[substantiv]

a device that converts one form of energy into another

Ex: The transducer converts sound waves into electrical signals. 
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resistor
resistor
[substantiv]

an electrical component designed to limit or control the flow of electric current in a circuit, typically by providing resistance

rezistor, rezistență

rezistor, rezistență

Ex: In electronic circuits, resistors are commonly used to regulate the flow of current and protect sensitive components. 
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potentiometer
potentiometer
[substantiv]

a measuring instrument used to measure direct current electromotive force by balancing it against a known voltage

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thermistor
thermistor
[substantiv]

a semiconductor device whose resistance changes with temperature

Ex: The thermistor in the thermometer measures the room temperature accurately. 
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oscillator
oscillator
[substantiv]

a piece of equipment for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means

oscilator, generator de oscilații

oscilator, generator de oscilații

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rectifier
rectifier
[substantiv]

a device that converts alternating current into direct current

Ex: The rectifier in the power supply changes AC from the wall into DC for the circuit. 
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inverter
inverter
[substantiv]

a device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

invertor, convertor

invertor, convertor

Ex: The solar panels generate DC electricity, which is then converted to AC power by the inverter for use in the home. 
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phototransistor
phototransistor
[substantiv]

(electronics) a transistor that turns light into electric current

Ex: The phototransistor in the sensor detected the beam of light from the remote. 
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connector
connector
[substantiv]

a device or mechanism that joins or links two or more things together

conector, racord

conector, racord

Ex: The electrician used a connector to join the wires securely. 
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