160
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From this reading _160.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CURRENT DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading CURRENT DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS.
deflectedverbUS /dɪˈflektɪd/
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
DETECTORSnounUS /dɪˈtektərz/
plural of “detector” — any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
From this reading CURRENT DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
etc
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From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
GALVANOMETERS
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From this reading CURRENT DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
and nothing more
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
go across or through
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
express in words
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The action of detectors, etc., depends upon this fact; and, strange to say, the magnetic field about the wire disappears the instant the current ceases to pass.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
at the time that
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Current Detectors; Galvanometers._ When a wire carrying a current of sufficient strength is properly brought near a magnetic needle, the latter will be deflected from its N and S line.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The conducting wire has a magnetic field while the current passes through it, and this gives the wire the power to act upon a magnetic needle just as another magnet would.
