Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Energy and Power

Here, you will learn some English words related to Energy and Power that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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substation

[noun]

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

Ex: Utility companies strategically place substations to ensure a reliable and stable power supply to consumers .

transformer

[noun]

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

Ex: The transformer converts alternating current ( AC ) from one voltage level to another , making it a key component in the power grid .

combustion

[noun]

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

Ex: Controlled combustion of waste materials in incinerators helps manage and reduce solid waste .

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fracking

[noun]

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

Ex: Engineers conducted a thorough geological survey to determine the suitability of the site for fracking and to minimize the risk of seismic activity.

conduit

[noun]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

Ex: To prevent water ingress , the outdoor conduits were sealed with waterproof materials where they entered the building .

alternating current

[noun]

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

Ex: The voltage of alternating current can be easily transformed using transformers for different applications .

alternative fuel

[noun]

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

Ex: Electric cars are becoming popular as an alternative fuel option .

biofuel

[noun]

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

Ex: Advances in technology have made it possible to convert used cooking oil into biofuel, which can be used to power diesel engines .

biogas

[noun]

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

Ex: Engineers are working on optimizing the biogas production process to increase the yield and reduce the costs of renewable energy .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
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