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Words for Academic IELTS - Lesson 13
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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technical
[adjective]
having special and practical knowledge of a particular subject, art, craft, etc.
hi-tech
[adjective]
employing or involving the most modern methods or the most sophisticated technologies
to activate
[verb]
to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working
appliance
[noun]
a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task
circuit
[noun]
the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy
current
[noun]
a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction
battery
[noun]
an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
engineering
[noun]
a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
gadget
[noun]
a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something
turbine
[noun]
a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel, called a rotor
technician
[noun]
an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines
sensor
[noun]
a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices
electronics
[noun]
the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips
adapter
[noun]
a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other
amplifier
[noun]
an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder
transmitter
[noun]
a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals
service
[noun]
the routine act of inspection and maintenance of a machine or vehicle in order to keep it working
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