electrical device — noun a device that produces or is powered by electricity • Hypernyms: ↑device • Hyponyms: ↑antenna, ↑aerial, ↑transmitting aerial, ↑attenuator, ↑ballast, ↑light ballast, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Electrical bonding — is the practice of intentionally electrically connecting all metallic non current carrying items in a room or building as protection from electric shock. If a failure of electrical insulation occurs, all metal objects in the room will have the… … Wikipedia
Electrical connector — Back of an audio amplifier features a variety of electrical connectors An electrical connector is an electro mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. The connection may be temporary, as for… … Wikipedia
Electrical telegraph — A printing electrical telegraph receiver, and a transmitter key at bottom right An electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electrical signals, usually conveyed via telecommunication lines or radio. The electromagnetic telegraph is a device… … Wikipedia
Electrical grid — Power Grid redirects here. For the board game, see Power Grid (board game). For other uses, see Grid (disambiguation). General layout of electricity networks. Voltages and depictions of electrical lines are typical for Germany and other European… … Wikipedia
board — 1. noun /bɔː(r)d/ a) A relatively long, wide and thin piece of sawn wood or similar material, usually intended for use in construction. We have to wait to hear back from the board. b) A device (e.g., switchboard) containing elect … Wiktionary
control board — noun electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices he checked the instrument panel suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree • Syn: ↑control… … Useful english dictionary
Distribution board — A fairly standard American circuit breaker panel manufactured by General Electric and using interchangeable circuit breakers A distribution board (or panelboard) is a component of an electricity supply system which divides an electrical power… … Wikipedia
On-board diagnostics — On Board Diagnostics, or OBD, in an automotive context, is a generic term referring to a vehicle s self diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or a repair technician access to state of health information for… … Wikipedia
Residual-current device — A two pole residual current device A Residual Current Device is a generic term covering both RCCBs and RCBOs. A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) is an electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the… … Wikipedia
Improvised explosive device — Ammunition rigged for an IED discovered by Iraqi police in Baghdad in November 2005 … Wikipedia