Electrical Engineering Terms

noun heavy material, such as gravel or sand, used to make a ship more stable or to control the draft of a vessel

verb to provide a ship with ballast

• The ship's ballast helped stabilize it during rough seas.
• Make sure to evenly distribute the ballast in the boat before we set sail.
• I need to add more ballast to my car to improve its traction on the road.
• She found solace in the ballast of her faith during difficult times.

noun a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge

• The security guard opened the gate for the visitors to enter the premises.
• Hey, can you hold the gate open for me while I bring in the groceries?
• I'll meet you at the gate after the concert, okay?
• Education is the gate to a brighter future.

verb to cover or encase with a protective covering

adjective enclosed in a protective covering

• The sword was sheathed in a beautifully crafted scabbard.
• He quickly sheathed his knife before anyone noticed.
• Sheathed her phone in her pocket before heading out.
• Her emotions were sheathed behind a stoic expression.

noun a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

verb to cause someone to feel surprised or upset

• The news of the economic downturn came as a shock to the investors.
• I was in shock when I heard about the accident.
• I was shook when I found out my favorite band was coming to town.
• Her bold decision to quit her job without a backup plan sent shockwaves through the office.

verb the action of covering an object with a thin layer of silver

adjective describing a type of metal object that has been coated with a thin layer of silver

• The elegant dining set was made of silver plated cutlery.
• I bought a silver plated necklace for my mom's birthday.
• Check out this cool silver plated bracelet I got at the flea market!
• His words were like silver plated lies, shiny on the surface but lacking true value.

adjective relating to the conversion of acoustic signals into electrical signals or vice versa

• The acoustoelectric effect is the generation of electric currents in a solid by the application of a sound wave.
• I heard that acoustoelectric devices are being used in some cool new gadgets.
• Did you know that acoustoelectric tech is all the rage right now?
• The acoustoelectric connection between the two musicians created a harmonious energy on stage.