Electronics Components Glossary

noun a substance or medium that does not conduct electricity, but can sustain an electric field

adjective relating to or characteristic of a dielectric substance

• The dielectric material is used to insulate the conductive parts of the circuit.
• Make sure you don't touch the dielectric part of the device, it's important for safety.
• I accidentally broke the dielectric thing in the machine, hope it still works.
• His emotions acted as a dielectric barrier, preventing him from fully connecting with others.

noun a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet or fasten cords

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• The grommet is a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce a hole in fabric or leather.
• I need to buy some grommets to fix the holes in my shoes.
• Hey, can you pass me that grommet thingy over there?
• She was the grommet that held the team together during the tough times.

noun physical components of a computer system

adjective related to physical components of a computer system

• The company is investing in new hardware to improve efficiency.
• I need to upgrade my hardware to run the latest software.
• My hardware is so outdated, it's like using a dinosaur.
• His brain is like a well-oiled machine, processing information like high-quality hardware.

noun a rubber eraser.

adjective made of rubber or resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness.

• The rubber used in the production of tires is of high quality.
• I always carry a rubber in my bag in case I make a mistake while writing.
• Hey, can you pass me that rubber so I can fix this pencil drawing?
• The team's defense was like a rubber band, always bending but never breaking.

noun a person or thing that stabilizes, such as a substance added to a product to prevent separation or deterioration

• The stabilizer is an essential component in the aircraft's control system.
• Make sure you tighten the stabilizer before takeoff.
• I heard they added a new stabilizer to the car for better handling.
• Learning to cope with stress can act as a stabilizer in one's life.

noun A person or thing that transforms something

• The electrical engineer installed a new transformer to regulate the voltage in the power grid.
• Hey, did you see the new transformer they put in on the corner of 5th and Main?
• I heard that new movie is going to be a real transformer, with all the special effects and action sequences.
• The therapist helped me become a transformer of my own emotions, learning to channel them in a positive way.

noun a person or thing that transmits something

• The transmitter is responsible for sending signals to the satellite.
• Make sure you don't lose the transmitter for the remote control.
• I heard he's got a new gig as a transmitter for the radio station.
• Her smile was like a transmitter, sending out positive vibes to everyone around her.

adjective undersized - smaller or less than the usual or normal size

• The undersized parcel of land was not suitable for building a large house.
• The undersized shirt was too tight around the chest.
• I can't believe they sold me this undersized phone case.
• Her undersized confidence held her back from pursuing her dreams.

noun a technology that uses capacitance to detect and measure objects or substances

adjective describing a type of sensing technology that relies on capacitance

• Capacitive sensing is a technology that detects nearby objects by measuring changes in capacitance.
• My phone uses capacitive sensing to register my touch on the screen.
• I love how my smartwatch has cool touch features thanks to capacitive sensing.
• In a way, capacitive sensing is like the sixth sense of technology, allowing devices to 'feel' their surroundings.

noun a unit of electrical quantity, equal to one billion coulombs.

adjective relating to or denoting a unit of electrical quantity, equal to one billion coulombs.

• The electric potential difference is measured in abfarads.
• I have no idea what an abfarad is, do you?
• Abfarad sounds like a made-up unit of measurement.
• Her energy level was off the charts, like she had a million abfarads in her.