单词 | electric power |
释义 | > as lemmaselectric power electric power n. † (a) power or ability to produce an electrical effect (obsolete); (b) power or energy conveyed by electricity, or in the form of an electric current. ΚΠ 1737 Weekly Ess. 12 Nov. in Ess. Var. Subj. (1738) 31 He also observ'd, that the electric power of the ball was transmitted by means of a piece of thread at the distance of one ell. 1745 Philos. Trans. 1744–5 (Royal Soc.) 43 419 Such an electric Power will be communicated to the Iron, that, upon touching the other End of it with one's Finger, not only Sparks of Fire..but even Blood will be drawn from the Finger. 1803 Med. & Physical Jrnl. 9 286 The electric power has efficacy sufficient to cure diseases. 1922 Encycl. Brit. XXX. 958/1 The latest statistics available for Canada..show 795 central electric power stations. 1978 W. Palz Solar Electr. iii. 179 The direct conversion of sunlight into electric power is achieved by means of solar batteries. 2003 Village Voice (N.Y.) 20 Aug. 26/4 The..crisis of our creaky electric power system is..a pitched battle between public and private interests. < as lemmas |
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