| charge | 1. <physics> A fundamental physical attribute of a particle, which characterises the particle's electromagnetic interaction with other particles and with electric and magnetic fields. 2. Storing energy in a battery or electric capacitor by running a current through it, opposite of discharge. (It is possible to charge most capacitors in either direction, but batteries charge one way, and discharge in the other.) (13 Nov 1997) |
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| charge exchange | <radiobiology> Phenomenon in which an ion colliding with a molecule (or an atom) neutralises itself by capturing an electron from the molecule or atom, and transforming the molecule or atom into a positive radical or ion. (13 Nov 1997) |
| charge nurse | A nurse administratively responsible for a designated hospital unit on an 8 hour basis. Synonym: head nurse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| charge transfer | A complex between two organic molecules in which an electron from one (the donor) is transferred to the other (the acceptor), becoming generally distributed throughout the latter; subsequent transfer of a hydrogen atom completes the reduction of the acceptor; such complex's are generally highly coloured and may be so observed, a network of hydrogen bridges at the catalytic centre of certain proteases. Synonym: charge transfer system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| charge transfer complex | A complex between two organic molecules in which an electron from one (the donor) is transferred to the other (the acceptor), becoming generally distributed throughout the latter; subsequent transfer of a hydrogen atom completes the reduction of the acceptor; such complex's are generally highly coloured and may be so observed, a network of hydrogen bridges at the catalytic centre of certain proteases. Synonym: charge transfer system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| charge transfer system | A complex between two organic molecules in which an electron from one (the donor) is transferred to the other (the acceptor), becoming generally distributed throughout the latter; subsequent transfer of a hydrogen atom completes the reduction of the acceptor; such complex's are generally highly coloured and may be so observed, a network of hydrogen bridges at the catalytic centre of certain proteases. Synonym: charge transfer system. (05 Mar 2000) |
| specimen charge | <microscopy> The electrical charge resulting from the impingement of electrons on a nonconducting specimen. (05 Aug 1998) |
| burns, electric | Burns produced by contact with electric current or from a sudden discharge of electricity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| magneto-electric | <physics> Pertaining to, or characterised by, electricity by the action of magnets; as, magneto-electric induction. Magneto-electric machine, a form of dynamo-electric machine in which the field is maintained by permanent steel magnets instead of electromagnets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| resino-electric | <physics> Containing or exhibiting resinous electricity. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| volta-electric | Of or pertaining to voltaic electricity, or voltaism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hydro-electric | Pertaining to, employed in, or produced by, the evolution of electricity by means of a battery in which water or steam is used. <physics> Hydro-electric machine, an apparatus invented by Sir William Armstrong of England for generating electricity by the escape of high-pressure steam from a series of jets connected with a strong boiler, in which the steam is produced. Origin: Hydro-, 1 + electric. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dynamo-electric | <physics> Pertaining to the development of electricity, especially electrical currents, by power; producing electricity or electrical currents by mechanical power. Origin: Gr. Power + E. Electric. See Dynamic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| electric | <physics> A nonconductor of electricity, as amber, glass, resin, etc, employed to excite or accumulate electricity. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| electric anaesthesia | Anaesthesia, usually general anaesthesia, produced by application of an electrical current. (05 Mar 2000) |