Uncharged: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncharged
[ ʌnˈtʃɑrdʒd ]
electrical state
The term 'uncharged' refers to an object or particle that has no net electrical charge. This means that the positive and negative charges within the object are balanced, resulting in a neutral state. Uncharged objects do not exert electrical forces on other charged or uncharged objects. In physics, this can relate to particles such as neutrons, which carry no charge, or to neutral states of electrical components. Understanding uncharged states is crucial in fields such as electrostatics and circuit design, where charge interactions are essential.
Synonyms
neutral, non-ionized, unipolar
Examples of usage
- The uncharged particles in the atom.
- An uncharged capacitor in the circuit.
- Electrons become uncharged when they recombine with positive ions.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncharged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não carregado
🇮🇳 अपर्याप्त चार्ज
🇩🇪 nicht geladen
🇮🇩 tidak terisi
🇺🇦 незаряджений
🇵🇱 nie naładowany
🇯🇵 未充電の
🇫🇷 non chargé
🇪🇸 no cargado
🇹🇷 şarj edilmemiş
🇰🇷 충전되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مشحون
🇨🇿 nevybitý
🇸🇰 nenabitý
🇨🇳 未充电的
🇸🇮 nepraznjen
🇮🇸 óhlaðin
🇰🇿 зарядталмаған
🇬🇪 არარეგისტრირებული
🇦🇿 şarj olunmamış
🇲🇽 no cargado
Word origin
The term 'uncharged' is a compound of 'un-' and 'charged'. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation or reversal, indicating the absence of charge. The word 'charged' comes from the Old French 'charger', which means to load or burden, tracing back to the Latin 'carricare', meaning to load a cart or vehicle. In the context of electricity, 'charged' has been in use since the 18th century when scientists began to explore electric phenomena. The notion of an uncharged object emerged alongside these explorations, as understanding neutral states became essential for grasping the principles of electric forces and fields. This terminology became standard in both scientific and educational settings, reflecting the growing comprehension of atomic structure and electric interactions.