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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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

substation [noun]

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

Ex: A substation in the industrial district regulates and distributes electricity to various manufacturing units .

transformer [noun]

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

Ex: The transformer in the substation plays a crucial role in distributing electricity to different parts of the city .

combustion [noun]

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

Ex: Firefighters work to suppress the combustion of buildings by extinguishing flames and cooling hot surfaces .

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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

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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: During the renovation , the team installed new conduits to accommodate the updated electrical and communication lines .

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 power generated by most electrical generators , including those in power plants , is in the form of alternating current .

alternative fuel [noun]

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

Ex: The government is offering incentives for using vehicles powered by alternative fuel .

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: The airline industry is exploring the use of biofuel to reduce carbon emissions from commercial flights .

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: The production of biogas from agricultural residues not only generates energy but also helps manage waste more effectively .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner