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zaps

/zæps/

Meanings
noun
A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.

Examples :

"The old television made a series of loud zaps before finally turning on. "
sound energy physics

Related Words

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration mosquitoes

mosquitoes noun

/məˈskiːtoʊz/ /məˈskɪtoʊz/

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

"Mosquitoes are annoying because they bite and leave itchy bumps. "

Illustration electromagnet

electromagnet noun

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnət/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnət/

A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

"The scrapyard uses a powerful electromagnet to lift and move heavy pieces of metal. "

Illustration commercials

commercials noun

/kəˈmɜːrʃəlz/ /kəˈmɜːrʃə଼lz/

An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

"The television commercials for the new cereal were playing during my lunch break. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration electrostatic

electrostatic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/

Of, relating to, or produced by electrostatics or static electricity

"Rubbing the balloon on my hair created an electrostatic charge, causing it to stick to the wall. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration demonstration

demonstration noun

/dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.

"The teacher gave a demonstration of how to solve quadratic equations. "

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "