Technical term

BASIC ELECTRICAL TERMS
BY : JOSE EDWIN R. RIVERA

TERM
a word or phrase used to
describe a thing or to
express a concept,
especially in a particular
kind of language or branch
of study:

is the standard unit
used in measuring
the strength of an
electric current.
Ampere

is the smallest part
in which an element
can be divided.
Atom

is the flow or the
rate of the flow of
electric force in a
conductor.
Current

is a form of energy
generated by
friction, induction or
chemical change.
Electricity

has magnetic, chemical
and radiant effect. It is
also the negatively
charged particle of an
atom.
Electron

is process whereby
one length of wire is
connected or tapped
together.
Joint

is the particle of an atom
which is not electrically
charged.
Neutron

is the product of
voltage and current.
Power

is the positively charged
particle of an atom.
Proton

is the opposition to
the flow of current.
Resistance

is a process of
removing wire
insulation.
Skinning /Stripping

is a fusible metal or
alloy used for joining
metallic surfaces or
margins
Solder

is termed “straight
joint”; a series
connection of a pair
of conductor or
cables.
Splice

is the method of
insulating conductor
joints. wire.
Taping

is the unit of
measure for
voltage.
Volt

is the electrical
pressure that
causes the
electrons to move
through a conductor.
Voltage

is a tool used to
cut and remove
wire insulation
from wire.
Wire stripper

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