used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
cannot
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From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
ConductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
ELECTRICadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
GENERATINGverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
HEATINGnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
and nothing more
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
ohmsnounUS /oʊmz/
plural of “ohm” — a unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance between two points on a conductor when a potential difference of one volt between them produces a current of one ampere
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
SUBSTANCESnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
THERMO
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From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This heat may be so small that it cannot be measured, but it is, nevertheless, present in a greater or less degree.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading This resistance is measured in ohms, as explained in a preceding chapter, and it is this resistance which is utilized for electric heating.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
at the time that
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Conductors offer a resistance to the passage of a current, just the same as water finds a resistance in pipes through which it passes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading RESISTANCE OF SUBSTANCES.--Silver offers less resistance to the passage of a current than any other metal, the next in order is copper, while iron is, comparatively, a poor conductor.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading ELECTRIC HEATING, THERMO ELECTRICITY GENERATING HEAT IN A WIRE.--When a current of electricity passes through a conductor, like a wire, more or less heat is developed in the conductor.
