Nikola Tesla Word Search
Nikola Tesla, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: ALTERNATING, CURRENT, ELECTRICITY, INDUCTION, TRANSFORMER, COIL, MAGNETISM, WIRELESS, ENERGY, REMOTE, RADIO, TURBINE.
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Nikola Tesla word list, defined
- ALTERNATING /ˈɔːl.tə.neɪ.tɪŋ/ · verb (present participle) / adjective
- Taking place in turns, first one then the other; or repeatedly switching back and forth between two states, positions, or directions. Related: interchanging, alternating, reciprocating, oscillating.
- CURRENT /ˈkʌrənt/ · noun, adjective
- As a noun, current denotes a steady flow of water or air in a definite direction, or the flow of electric charge through a conductor. As an adjective, it describes something belonging to, happening in, or generally accepted at the present time. Related: present, contemporary, flow, stream.
- ELECTRICITY /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ · noun
- A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons, either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current; the supply or use of this energy, especially as a public utility for lighting, heating, and powering devices. Related: power, energy, current, voltage.
- INDUCTION /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ · noun, verb
- The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence or observation. The act of introducing someone or something to a new situation or activity. Related: initiation, introduction, inductance, induct.
- TRANSFORMER /ˈtrænsfɔːmər/ · noun, verb
- A device or system that changes the form or function of something, or a type of artificial intelligence model that can translate languages or perform other tasks. Related: converter, adapter, translator, generator.
- COIL /kɔɪl/ · noun
- A length of something wound into a connected series of rings or spirals, or a single ring of such a series. As a verb, to wind into a coil. Related: spiral, loop, curl, whorl.
- MAGNETISM /ˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm/ · noun
- A natural phenomenon resulting from the interaction between magnetic fields and matter, characterized by the ability to attract or repel other objects. It is a fundamental force of nature, responsible for the behavior of magnetic materials and the operation of many devices. Related: magnetic field, magnetization, ferromagnetism, electromagnetism.
- WIRELESS /ˈwaɪr.lɛs/ · adjective
- Not using wires or cables; using radio waves or other wireless technology to communicate or transmit data. Related: wireless, radio, wireless, cellular.
- ENERGY /ˈɛnərdʒi/ · noun
- The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity; in physics, the property of matter and radiation that is manifest as a capacity to perform work (such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules). Related: vigor, vitality, stamina, dynamism.
- REMOTE /riːˈmɒt/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Located away from the center or a main location; not near or close to something. A remote control is a device used to control a machine or device from a distance. Related: distant, far-off, isolated, separate.
- RADIO /ˈreɪdioʊ/ · noun, verb
- A device that receives and plays back radio waves, or a system of communication using radio waves. A radio can also refer to a broadcast of music, news, or other content. Related: wireless, broadcast, transmitter, receiver.
- TURBINE /ˈtɜːrbɪn/ · noun
- A machine that extracts energy from the flow of a fluid by causing it to react with blades or vanes, typically to drive a generator or pump. Related: generator, engine, motor, pump.
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