electrical

Everyday

1. Using or to do with electricity: "electrical appliances", "an electrical fault". tree →
2. Working with electricity: "an electrical engineer". tree →

In the lessons

In science, electrical circuits need a power source, wires and a complete loop; electrical conductors such as metal let current flow, and insulators such as plastic do not. In safety lessons, keep electrical things away from water, don't poke things into sockets, and never touch fallen power lines. Phrases: electrical appliance, electrical circuit, electrical fault, electrical wire, electrical storm.

Examples

• A kettle is an electrical appliance. tree →
• We built an electrical circuit with a bulb and a battery. tree →
• Never use electrical things near water. tree →
• An electrical fault caused the fire. tree →
• Metal is a good electrical conductor. tree →
• An electrician fixes electrical problems. tree →

Note

Adjective; similar to "electric". "Electric" is often used for things that run on electricity (an electric car), "electrical" for things to do with electricity in general (electrical safety). The person is an "electrician". Safety: water and electricity together are very dangerous.