Energy Terminology

noun wasteful expenditure or consumption

• The dissipation of energy in the form of heat is a common occurrence in many physical processes.
• His dissipation of funds on unnecessary items left him broke by the end of the month.
• Stop your dissipation of time and get back to work!
• The dissipation of trust between them was evident in their strained conversations.

noun a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current

• The city relies on electric power to keep the lights on and the buildings running.
• I forgot to pay the electric bill, so now we're out of power.
• I'm gonna hook up my new speakers to the electric power and blast some tunes.
• Her charisma was like an electric power, drawing people in wherever she went.

verb to send forth or release, as in sound or light

• The radioactive material will emit harmful radiation if not properly contained.
• The old car emits a lot of smoke when it starts up.
• I can't stand being in the same room as him, he emits bad vibes.
• Her presence alone seemed to emit a sense of calm and tranquility.

noun a form of energy that is transmitted in waves or particles and is emitted by substances in the form of electromagnetic radiation

adjective describing the quality or state of being bright, shining, or glowing

• Radiant energy is the energy that is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves.
• The sun emits radiant energy that warms up the Earth.
• Dude, that solar panel is absorbing all that sweet radiant energy!
• Her smile was like a burst of radiant energy in the room.

noun a minimum level of power demand on an electrical grid over a span of time, such as a day or a year

• Baseload power plants provide a constant and reliable source of electricity to the grid.
• The baseload capacity of the power plant ensures that there is always enough electricity available.
• The baseload keeps the lights on no matter what.
• In life, having a strong baseload of support from loved ones can help you through tough times.

noun a form of energy that is hypothesized to permeate all of space and accelerate the expansion of the universe

adjective describing the type of energy as being dark or mysterious in nature

• Dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy that is proposed to permeate all of space, causing the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.
• Scientists are still trying to understand this mysterious dark energy that seems to be pushing the universe apart.
• I heard that dark energy is like the force in Star Wars, but in real life.
• The dark energy in the room was palpable, creating a tense and uneasy atmosphere.