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Effects send. A mixing console output that sends a signal to the input of an effects device. Most mixing consoles have an effects send level control for each input position (channel) so the musical mix sent to the device can be adjusted; many consoles also have a master
effects send control. for the effects send bus.
Effervescence. The escape of bubbles of gas from a liquid otherwise that by boiling.
Efficiency. Ratio of output to input power in a transducer. In speaker systems, the percentage of electrical input available as acoustic output.
Emorescence. (Chern.) The changing, on the surface or throughout, to a powder as a result of loss of water or a crystallization. (Bldg.) The formation of a whitish powder on the face of a brick or stone wall.
Emuent. (Plumb.) The liquid discharged from a septic tank or sewage disposal plant.
EDT. Extra High Tension. Eggshell finish. (Papermkg.) A finish given to uncoated papers either woven or laid, the surface texture resembling eggehell.
Ejector. (Shopwk.) On a punch-press, a right, collar, or disk actuated by spring pressure or by pressure of a rubber disk, to remove blanks from the interior of compound and other dies often called a "shedder."
Ejector pin. (Plast.) A device. at knocks a finished piece from a mold.
Elastic. (Engin.) That condition which permits of a deformation when force is appHed and a return to original shape on the removal of such force.
Elastic axis. (Aero.) The locus ofall points through which a force may be applied to a structure without
Electrical conductivity. The relative power of carrying the electric current possessesd by' dJferent substances; the conducting povver of' pure copper being taken as a standard.
Electrical engineer. One well versed in the theory and practice of the development and utilization of electrical energy.
Electric brazing. A group of brazing . processes wherein the heat is obtained from an electric current.
Electric current. The movement of free electrons through a conductor such as a metal wire.
Electric drill. Usually refers to the electrically operated, self-contained hand drill.
Electric field. The space around an electrical charged object where it can exert a force.
Electric horsepower. 746 watts.
Electrician. A person familiar with the theory and practical application of electricity.
Electricity. (Elee.) Current electricity is electrons in motion. Static electricity is electrons at rest.
Electric motor. (Elee.) ,A machine for transforming electrical energy into mechanical power.
Electric potential. SEE ELECTROMOTIVE.
Electric power. (Meeh. Engin.) The rate of doing work by electricity; measured in walts or kilowatts.
Electric pyrometer. A sensitive pyrometer for exact temperature measurements. It utilizes the changes in electrical resistance of platinum when heated.
Electric steel. (Metal.) High quality steel produced in an electric furnace by a method vvhich eliminates most of the sulphur and phosphorus. A cleaner steel with fewer defects is produced by this system than by most other methods.
Electrification. (Elec.) Charging a body with electrostatic charges.
Electroacoustic. Concerned with transduction of energy between electrical and acoustical forms.
Electrocheniical. Chemical action employing a current of electricity to cause or sustain the action.
Electrode. (Elee.) A pole of a battery or magnet, either positive or nega-. tive. (Weld.) The part or parts of a resistance welding machine through which the welding current and pressure are applied directly to the work.
Electroforming. (Plast.) Process of forming a mold cavity by electroplating with iron, a master hob of metal, wood, glass, or plaster.
Electrolier. (Elee.) An electric fixture designed to hang from a ceiling.
Electrodynamic. Concerned with the interaction of electrical and dynamic . mechanical processes. Commonly refers to moving-coil principle in loud-speakers.
Electrolysis. (Elite. and Engin.) Decomposition of a material by pass
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