electric circuit
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3.5
- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈsɜrkɪt/
- Specialized
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circuito eléctrico
- An electric circuit requires a power source, such as a battery, to allow the current to flow.
- global electric circuit
And what Shannon realized is that that basic, you know, true, false aspect could be mapped to electric circuits which are either on or off.
- And what Shannon realized is that that basic, you know, true, false aspect could be mapped to electric circuits which are either on or off.
- And, and you can, you can model that using electric circuits.
- Adopt this this analogy with electric circuits.
- And they are struck by the idea that the structures that you see in the brain look a bit like electrical circuits.
Examples
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The electrons cannot pass through the PEM but travel (flow) through the electric circuit, from the anode side of the electrode through the load (e.g., light, motor, radio) where they perform work, to the cathode side electrode.
Academic text (2010) -
They help smooth out electrical surges, protecting sensitive components, even in the most modern electric circuit.
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The global electric circuit is an old subject that has recently experienced a renaissance.
Academic text (1998) -
Driven by the electric field, the electrons travel to an electrode and then into an electric circuit.
Academic text (2009) -
Some of the electric circuits are knob and tube, and some insurance companies will not cover a house with that type of wiring.
Blog text (29) -
The teacher showed us how to build a simple electric circuit using a battery and a light bulb.
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To troubleshoot your device, check if it's receiving power from the electric circuit it's connected to.
Synonyms
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3.6
A path of wires and parts that electricity flows through
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3.3
A closed path of wires and parts that lets power flow
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a complete path through which electric current can flow' is directly and transparently built from 'electric' (relating to electricity) + 'circuit' (a connected route for current). This is a straightforward compositional technical noun phrase and follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Electric circuit comes from the idea of electricity running in a loop: the word circuit means a circle or track and electric shows the loop is for electricity. So if the loop is broken the 'flow' stops, which is why the phrase means a complete path for electricity.