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Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity
Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. John • Curated US English Learning Edition
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X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.
=154.
Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.
The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.
This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.
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Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Things a Boy Should Know About Electricity is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/7 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.
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=154.
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Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz wiː hæv siːn ɪn ðə ˈstʌdi ʌv ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən kɔɪlz ðæt ə spɑːrk kæn dʒʌmp ˈsevrəl ˈɪntʃəz bɪˈtwiːn ðə ˈtɜːrmənəlz ʌv ðə ˈsekənderi kɔɪl/
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The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.
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This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.
/ðɪs ˈsʌdən dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ ɪz sed tuː biː dɪsˈrʌptɪv ənd ɪt ɪz əˈkʌmpənid baɪ ə flæʃ ʌv laɪt ənd ə laʊd riˈpɔːrt/

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Discharges noun US /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/

plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy

From this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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Disruptive adjective US /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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induction noun US /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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overcomes verb US /ˈoʊvərkʌmz/

third-person singular of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading “The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.”

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photographed verb US /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading “X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.”

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secondary adjective US /ˈsekənderi/

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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terminals noun US /ˈtɜːrmənəlz/

plural of “terminal” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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x-rays noun US /ˈeksreɪz/

plural of “x-ray” — electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

From this reading “X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.”

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several inches adjective + noun counted as “several inch”

In this reading “Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.”

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HUMAN BODY adjective + noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

In this reading “X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.”

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between the two preposition + article + noun counted as “between … two”

In this reading “The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.”

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flash of verb + particle

In this reading “This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.”

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154

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From this reading =154.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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air-space

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From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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BODYnounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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BONESnounUS /boʊnz/

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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coilnounUS /kɔɪl/

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

complete or carry out

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/

having lost your job

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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DischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/

plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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DisruptiveadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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flashverbUS /flæʃ/

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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HOW

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From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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oppositelyadverb

in an opposite position

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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overcomesverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmz/

third-person singular of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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PHOTOGRAPHEDverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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sparknounUS /spɑːrk/

a momentary flash of light

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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terminalsnounUS /ˈtɜːrmənəlz/

plural of “terminal” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This sudden discharge is said to be _disruptive_, and it is accompanied by a flash of light and a loud report.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The attraction between the two oppositely charged terminals gets so great that it overcomes the resistance of the air-space between them, a brilliant spark passes, and they are discharged.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Disruptive Discharges.= We have seen, in the study of induction coils, that a spark can jump several inches between the terminals of the secondary coil.

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X-RAYSnounUS /ˈeksreɪz/

plural of “x-ray” — electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

From this reading X-RAYS, AND HOW THE BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY ARE PHOTOGRAPHED.

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