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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL - Engineering and Electronics
Here you will learn some English words about engineering and electronics, such as "transistor", "electrode", "voltage", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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engineering
[noun]
a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
electronics
[noun]
the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips
transistor
[noun]
a small semiconductor device, used in television and radio sets, able to amplify or rectify an electric current
semiconductor
[noun]
a solid substance that conducts electricity or heat better than insulators, but not as well as most metals
short circuit
[noun]
a failure in a circuit caused when the electricity flows in the wrong route due to wire damage or fault in the connections of wires
electrode
[noun]
a conductor through which electricity travels to or from an object, such as batteries
transformer
[noun]
an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current
transmitter
[noun]
a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals
bolt
[noun]
a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that is screwed into a nut to help fasten things together
nut
[noun]
a flat piece of metal with a hole in the middle through which a bolt is put, used as a fastener
cog
[noun]
a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn
diode
[noun]
an electronic device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only
fuse
[noun]
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
generator
[noun]
a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
crank
[noun]
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
shaft
[noun]
a metal bar in an engine that enables movement and power to be transmitted from one part to another
thermostat
[noun]
an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.
safety valve
[noun]
a device that allows steam, liquid, etc. to escape a machine, if the pressure inside the machine becomes too high
relay
[noun]
an electrical device that typically contains an electromagnet, which is activated in response to a signal or current in one circuit to close or open another circuit
oscillator
[noun]
a piece of equipment for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means
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