electric shock
Voltage through body
Electric shock is the physiological effect of electric current passing through the body.
Severity ranges from a harmless tingle to fatal electrocution, depending on voltage and duration.
The phrase also describes the sudden jolt itself: I got an electric shock from the doorknob.
Figuratively, something that startles or energizes: The news hit like an electric shock.
Dangerous electrical potential
- groundingConnecting to earth
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
live wire · faulty wiring · GFCI · power lines · fire risk · conductor · safety · preventive measures
Directed flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- amperageElectrical flow quantity
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- conductorOne who directs musicians
insulator · circuit · wattage · ohms · alternating current · direct current · milliamps · kilowatt
Abrupt forceful shake
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- convulseShake involuntarily, violently
muscle contraction · cardiac arrest · fibrillation · burn · nerve damage · tingling · numbness · paralysis
Tiny fiery particle
- carpetThick floor textile
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
- balloonInflatable rubber sac
- hairFibrous scalp covering
wool · sweater · dry air · winter · doorknob · discharge · buildup · electrons
Using electricity to trigger seizures
- ECTSeizure-inducing psychiatric treatment
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- AEDAutomated shock device
- TENSElectrical nerve therapy
psychiatric · paddles · cardioversion · pacemaker · muscle stimulation · electrode · therapeutic · medical device
high voltage
Dangerous electrical potential
- groundingConnecting to earth
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
short circuit · live wire · faulty wiring · GFCI · power lines · fire risk · conductor · safety · preventive measures · warning signs
current
Directed flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- amperageElectrical flow quantity
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
conductor · insulator · circuit · wattage · ohms · alternating current · direct current · milliamps · kilowatt · transformer
jolt
Abrupt forceful shake
convulse · muscle contraction · cardiac arrest · fibrillation · burn · nerve damage · tingling · numbness · paralysis · respiratory arrest
spark
Tiny fiery particle
hair · wool · sweater · dry air · winter · doorknob · discharge · buildup · electrons · friction
electroconvulsive
Using electricity to trigger seizures
- ECTSeizure-inducing psychiatric treatment
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- AEDAutomated shock device
TENS · psychiatric · paddles · cardioversion · pacemaker · muscle stimulation · electrode · therapeutic · medical device
- Electrical Dischargesarc, spark, lightning, corona, electrostatic discharge
- electrical injurieslightning strike, entry wound, exit wound, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest
- electrical safetycircuit breaker, fuse, GFCI, ground wire, grounding
- shocksanaphylaxis, aftershock
- aversion therapyemetics
- welding hazardsUV radiation, burns, fumes, sparks, spatter
electric shockgrounding
Connecting to earth
electrical insulation · electrical safety · burn · thermal burn · chemical burn
electric shockgentle touch
caress · numbness · calm · relaxation · stillness
electric shockelectrical safety
Protection from current hazards
grounded · electrical insulation · insulated · grounding · earthed
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