electrical
part of speech
adjective (electrical)
meaning for a pupil
1) Using or to do with electricity: "electrical appliances", "an electrical fault". tree →
2) Working with electricity: "an electrical engineer". tree →
sense in the lessons
In science, electrical circuits need a power source, wires and a complete loop; electrical conductors such as metal let current flow, and insulators such as plastic do not. In safety lessons, keep electrical things away from water, don't poke things into sockets, and never touch fallen power lines. Phrases: electrical appliance, electrical circuit, electrical fault, electrical wire, electrical storm.
examples
- A kettle is an electrical appliance. tree →
- We built an electrical circuit with a bulb and a battery. tree →
- Never use electrical things near water. tree →
- An electrical fault caused the fire. tree →
- Metal is a good electrical conductor. tree →
- An electrician fixes electrical problems. tree →
note
Adjective; similar to "electric". "Electric" is often used for things that run on electricity (an electric car), "electrical" for things to do with electricity in general (electrical safety). The person is an "electrician". Safety: water and electricity together are very dangerous.
In the corpora
- Water must never be used on an electrical fire, because water carries electricity; carbon dioxide extinguishers push the oxygen away instead.
- You should always dry your hands before touching plugs, switches or electrical appliances.
- Electrical things like hair dryers are never used near water, because water and electricity together can kill.
- Never use mains electrical things near a full bath or sink, because a device falling in can electrocute the person in the water.
- Water from an overflowing bath can leak through the floor into the ceiling below and onto electrical wiring.
Trees and pragmatics
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