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emf
emf /iː em ɛf/
noun
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The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
(
electromotive force
, emf
, voltage
)
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
Voltage is a measure of electrical pressure or force, expressed in volts (V)
Voltage is a measure of electrical pressure or force, expressed in volts (V)
turnbuckle
turnbuckle /ˈtɝːnbʌkəl/
noun
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An oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
(
turnbuckle
)
an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
The engineer tightened the turnbuckle, an adjustable oblong metal coupling, to ensure the structure's stability.
The engineer tightened the turnbuckle, an adjustable oblong metal coupling, to ensure the structure's stability.
benignity
benignity /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/
noun
-
A kind act
(
benignity
, kindness
)
a kind act
-
The quality of being kind and gentle
(
benignancy
, benignity
, graciousness
)
the quality of being kind and gentle
rabies
rabies /ˈreɪbiːz/
noun
-
An acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
(
hydrophobia
, lyssa
, madness
, rabies
)
an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
