CEFR B2

electrical polarity

noun

Meaning

The property of an electrical circuit or component that distinguishes between two opposite terminals, typically positive and negative.

Examples

The technician checked the electrical polarity of the wires before connecting the power supply.
Reversing the electrical polarity of the motor caused it to spin in the opposite direction.

Synonyms: terminal orientation, charge direction

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electrical polarity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl poʊˈlærɪti

Definition

The property of an electrical circuit or component that distinguishes between two opposite terminals, typically positive and negative.

Examples

The technician checked the electrical polarity of the wires before connecting the power supply.
Reversing the electrical polarity of the motor caused it to spin in the opposite direction.

How to Use electrical polarity

reverse polarity (collocation): to swap the positive and negative connections — "The device failed because of reverse polarity in the power cable."

Synonyms of electrical polarity

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