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electric burn

electric burn

5.6
An injury caused when electricity passes through the body and damages skin or tissue
  • noun
  • /ɪˈlɛktrɪk bɜrn/
translation icon : quemadura eléctrica
  • She was hospitalized because of a severe electric burn on her arm.

Examples

  • He suffered an electric burn from the faulty wiring.

  • The patient suffered an electric burn to his hand after touching a live wire.

  • Electric burns can cause deep tissue damage and require immediate medical attention.

  • The technician showed me how to treat an electric burn.

  • He suffered an electric burn after accidentally touching a live wire.

  • The technician wore protective gear to avoid any risk of an electric burn while working on the circuit.

  • After the accident, she received treatment for the electric burn on her arm.

Synonyms

burn
vselectric burn
157 1.8

An injury to the skin caused by heat, fire, chemicals, or the sun

is caused by heat from a current passing through the body or tissue

Surface Forms

electric burn singular
electric burns plural

Morphology

electric + burn

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'electric' (relating to electricity) modifying 'burn' (an injury from heat), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a burn caused by electricity. This adjective + noun pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, making the compound immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.

Etymology

The noun electric burn comes from the image of electric power passing through the body and causing a burn that can hurt the skin and the inner parts. So, electric burn means a burn or deep injury caused by electricity.