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Meaning of "electric shock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Electric shock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ELECTRIC SHOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Electric shock

Electric shock occurs upon contact of a body part with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles, or hair. Typically, the expression is used to describe an injurious exposure to electricity. Very small currents can be imperceptible. Larger current passing through the body may make it impossible for a shock victim to let go of an energized object. Still larger currents can cause fibrillation of the heart and damage to tissues. Death caused by an electric shock is called electrocution. An electrical injury has many consequences to a body as the electrical currents can travel through the nervous system and burn out tissue in patches along the way. This can leave bizarre symptoms anywhere on the body and may lead to complex regional pain syndrome. Wiring or other metalwork which is at a hazardous voltage which can constitute a risk of electric shock is called "live", as in "live wire". IEC 60364-4-41 deals with electric shock in low-voltage electrical installations. Shocks can be caused by direct or indirect contact. Contact with an exposed conductive part under fault conditions is called indirect contact.

Definition of electric shock in the English dictionary

The definition of electric shock in the dictionary is the physiological reaction, characterized by pain and muscular spasm, to the passage of an electric current through the body. It can affect the respiratory system and heart rhythm Sometimes shortened to: shock.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELECTRIC SHOCK

electric furnace
electric guitar
electric hare
electric light
electric mixer
electric motor
electric needle
electric organ
electric piano
electric potential
electric ray
electric razor
electric shaver
electric socket
electric storm
electric strength
electric susceptibility
electric typewriter
electric welding
electric wiring

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELECTRIC SHOCK

acoustic shock
aftershock
anaphylactic shock
antishock
chock
corn shock
culture shock
electrical shock
electroshock
foreshock
hock
hollyhock
in hock
insulin shock
shell shock
shock
short sharp shock
surgical shock
thermal shock
woodshock

Synonyms and antonyms of electric shock in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «electric shock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Find out the translation of electric shock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of electric shock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «electric shock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

电击
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

descarga eléctrica
570 millions of speakers

English

electric shock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बिजली के झटके
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

صَدْمَة كَهْرَبَائِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удар электричеством
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

choque elétrico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৈদ্যুতিক শক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

choc électrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kejutan elektrik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Stromschlag
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

感電
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kejut listrik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

điện giật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்சார அதிர்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विजेचा धक्का
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Elektrik şoku
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scossa elettrica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wstrząs elektryczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ураження електричним струмом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

șoc electric
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ηλεκτροσόκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

elektriese skok
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

elektrisk stöt
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

støt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of electric shock

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The term «electric shock» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about electric shock

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Joy Behar
I don't need a diet pill. I need something that gives you an electric shock when you reach for food.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELECTRIC SHOCK»

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PUSHBUTTON PSYCHIATRY: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ...
This volume uncovers the roots of electroshock in America, an outgrowth of western patriarchal medicine with primarily female patients.
Timothy W Kneeland, Carol A.B. Warren, 2012
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Physics
Students learn to: 1 Discuss the dangers of an electric shock, from both a 240-volt AC mains supply and various DC voltages, from appliances, on the muscles of the body. 2 Describe the functions of circuit breakers, fuses, earthing, double ...
Neville G. Warren, 2004
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Electric Energy: An Introduction
8.1 .2 Factors Determining the Severity of Electric Shocks The harmful effect of electric shock depends mainly on six factors: 1 . The voltage level of the gripped or touched equipment. 2. The amount of current passing through the person's body ...
Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi, 2004
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Professional Guide to Diseases
Electric shock When an electric current passes through the body, the damage it does depends on the current's intensity (amperes, milliam- peres, or microamperes), the resistance of the tissues through which it passes, the kind of current (AC, ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
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The Electronics Handbook, Second Edition
TABLE 22.1 Electric Shock Current Levels and Physiological Effects (AC 60 Hz) Current Level Effect 1 mA Sensation that shock is occurring 5 mA Upper limit of safe or harmless range 10-20 mA Let-go threshold: flexor muscles are stronger ...
Jerry C. Whitaker, 2005
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Commentary on IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition, BS 7671 : ...
4.1 The physiology of electric shock Chapter 41 The prime requirement of any rules for electrical installations is to protect persons against electric shock and fire . In this chapter the mechanisms of electric shocks and electric burns are ...
Paul Cook, 2002
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Resuscitation from Electric Shock, Traumatic Shock, ...
With Anatomical Details of the Method, and Complete Directions for Self- instruction Charles Alpheus Lauffer. son, and the son's knowledge was the means of saving the life of a comrade from drowning. All three cases outside of the works were ...
Charles Alpheus Lauffer, 1915
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A Textbook of Science for the Health Professions
Application: Electric shock A person touching a piece of earthed equipment will receive only a minor shock as most of the current will flow through the low resistance earth wire (Figure 10. 11 a). A short circuit in equipment that is not earthed ...
Barry G. Hinwood, 1997
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Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal ...
Although the new data should lessen a woman's concern for her fetus after electric shock, pregnant women who have experienced this type of injury, even when it is deemed to be minor, should be advised to consult their health care provider.
Gerald G. Briggs, Roger K. Freeman, Sumner J. Yaffe, 2008
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Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
Constant awareness is necessary to avoid and prevent danger from accidental releases of electrical energy. The principal hazards associated with electricity are : n electric shock n electric burns n electrical fires and explosions n arcing n ...
Phil Hughes, Ed Ferrett, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELECTRIC SHOCK»

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Chhattisgarh: 16 children admitted to hospital after electric shock
Sixteen children were admitted to hospital after they received electric shock near a government primary school in Chhattisgarh's Koriya district ... «Financial Express, Jul 15»
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Electric Shock Dog Collars Banned In The U.K.?
According to animal welfare groups, the electric shock dog collar causes needless pain to the pets even when it is used for training. What do ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Worker injured by electric shock
It happened around 11 a.m. Tuesday in Leesburg while some workers were moving a large electric welding machine. The family asked ... «FOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com, Jul 15»
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Boy, 12, dies from electric shock
A 12-year-old Saudi boy died after he was electrocuted by a power pole while playing with friends in the Gulf Kingdom, the press reported on ... «Emirates 24/7, Jul 15»
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Man dies following electric shock at Northamptonshire substation
A man who was electrocuted while working at a major Northamptonshire substation on Friday has died from his injuries, Northamptonshire ... «Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Jul 15»
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VIDEO: Two Peterborough men, one charity, baked beans and an …
Electric shocks, baked beans and a whole lot of laughter - it's all in a days work for the team at Vets4Pets Peterborough and the local RSPCA. «Peterborough Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Electric shock collars for dogs could be banned
CONTROVERSIAL electric “shock” collars for dogs could be banned in Scotland amid complaints from animal welfare groups that they cause ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
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Fire marshal warns of electric shock dangers while swimming
The Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office warns swimmers to take precautions to prevent drowning due to electric shock this summer. This year is ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Tom Richmond: An electric shock that's left the North derailed
WHO knew what – and when? Nearly 10 days after the Government's rail electrification plans for Yorkshire were put on hold, the awkward ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
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Man unconscious after electric shock
Man unconscious after electric shock from live power pole ... A MAN was left unconscious after an electric shock from a live power pole in ... «NEWS.com.au, Jun 15»

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