IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌmɛtə/
KK: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌmɛtər/
Definition: A device used to measure electrical voltage or potential differences between charged objects.
Example: The scientist used an electrometer to measure the voltage in the circuit.
IPA: /ˌɛlɛkˌtrɪˈmaɪəˌɡræm/
KK: /ɪˌlɛktrəˈmaɪəˌɡræm/
Definition: A record that shows the electrical activity of a muscle, created by a device called an electromyograph.
Example: The doctor reviewed the electromyogram to assess the patient's muscle function.
IPA: /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɪməˌɡrɑf/
KK: /ɪˌlɛktrəˈmaɪəˌgræf/
Definition: A device that records the electrical activity of muscles, often used to diagnose muscle and nerve disorders.
Example: The doctor used an electromyograph to check the patient's muscle function.
IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/
KK: /ɪˈlɛktrɒn/
Definition: A very small particle that has a negative electric charge and is found in atoms. Electrons are important for electricity and chemical reactions.
Example: Electrons move around the nucleus of an atom and play a key role in electricity.
IPA: /ˌɛlɛktrəˈnɛɡətɪv/
KK: /ɪˌlɛktrəˈnɛɡətɪv/
Definition: Having a tendency to attract electrons in a chemical bond, often resulting in a negative charge.
Example: Fluorine is the most electronegative element on the periodic table.
IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/
KK: /ɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/
Definition: Relating to devices or systems that use electricity and electronic technology, often involving computers or digital processes.
Example: Many people use electronic devices like smartphones and tablets every day.
IPA: /ɪˌlɛk.trəˈnɪk.li/
KK: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌnɪkli/
Definition: In a way that involves the use of electronic devices or technology.
Example: The documents were submitted electronically to save time.
IPA: /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɒfəriz/
KK: /ɪˌlɛk.trəˈfɔːriz/
Definition: To subject a substance to a process that uses an electric field to separate charged particles, typically in a gel or solution.
Example: The scientist decided to electrophorese the DNA samples to analyze their size and purity.
IPA: /ˌɛlɛk.tɹə.fəˈɹiː.sɪs/
KK: /ɪˌlɛk.trə.fɔːˈriː.sɪs/
Definition: A technique used to separate and analyze substances, particularly proteins, by moving them through a medium under the influence of an electric field.
Example: Electrophoresis is commonly used in laboratories to analyze DNA samples.
IPA: /ɪˈlɛk.trəˌpleɪ.tɪŋ/
KK: /ɪˈlɛk.trəˌpleɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition: A method used to cover the surface of a metal item with a thin layer of another metal using electricity, often to improve its appearance or protect it from corrosion.
Example: The jewelry was made more attractive through electroplating with gold.
Definition: To coat a surface with a layer of metal using an electric current.
Example: The factory uses electroplating to give the metal parts a shiny finish.
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