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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Engineering

Here you will learn some English words about engineering, such as "circuit", "battery", "adapter", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: The activated the emergency protocol to evacuate the building .
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appliance
[noun]

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

Ex: He donated appliances to a local charity .
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circuit
[noun]

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

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current
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a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

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mechanical
[Adjective]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

Ex: mechanical lawnmower relies on a gasoline engine to power its blades and propel itself across the lawn .
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battery
[noun]

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

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a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

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gadget
[noun]

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

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robot
[noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

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turbine
[noun]

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

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an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

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sensor
[noun]

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

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motor
[noun]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

Ex: The blendermotor stopped working after years of heavy use .
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amplifier
[noun]

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

Ex: The sound engineer adjusted amplifier levels to achieve optimal sound quality for the live performance .
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breakdown
[noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

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capacity
[noun]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

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to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply

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lever
[noun]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

Ex: With the help of lever, they managed to pry open the stuck door .
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machinery
[noun]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

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a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part

Ex: He bought spare part online after noticing wear on the old one .
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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
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