- sink circuit
- afvoercircuit
English-Dutch technical dictionary. 2013.
English-Dutch technical dictionary. 2013.
sink — sinkable, adj. sinklike, adj. /singk/, v., sank or, often, sunk; sunk or sunken; sinking; n. v.i. 1. to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into… … Universalium
sink — [[t]sɪŋk[/t]] v. sank, often, sunk; sunksunk•en; sink•ing; 1) to fall, drop, or descend gradually to a lower level or position: The ship sank to the bottom of the sea[/ex] 2) to settle or fall gradually: The building is sinking[/ex] 3) to fall or … From formal English to slang
sink — sɪŋk n. wash basin; sewer, drain; cesspool; place where criminals gather; device that disposes of excess energy within an electrical circuit (Electronics); receiver, device that receives data or heat (Computers) v. submerge, fall down below the … English contemporary dictionary
Heat sink — A heat sink (or heatsink) is an environment or object that absorbs and dissipates heat from another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation… … Wikipedia
In-circuit functional tester — Clip On Test Versus Whole Board Functional TestIn circuit functional testing (or clip on testing as it is popularly called) is best described as testing the functionality of each component on the board using test clips. Here, the inference is… … Wikipedia
Carbon sink — A carbon sink is reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period. The main natural sinks are: # Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans # Photosynthesis by plants and algae The process by which carbon sinks… … Wikipedia
Ring circuit — In electricity supply, a ring final circuit or ring circuit (informally also ring main or just ring) is an electrical wiring technique developed and primarily used in the United Kingdom that provides two independent conductors for live, neutral… … Wikipedia
heat sink — noun a metal conductor specially designed to conduct (and radiate) heat (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑conductor, ↑sink * * * noun : a substance or device for the absorption or dissipation of unwanted heat (as from a process or an electronic device) * * … Useful english dictionary
Battery eliminator circuit — A battery eliminator circuit (BEC) is an electronic circuit designed to deliver electrical power to other circuitry without the need for a battery. Historically the expression was sometimes used to describe devices used to power battery driven… … Wikipedia
heat sink — heat′ sink n. thr an environment or medium that absorbs excess heat, as in an electronic circuit • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
heat sink — 1. Thermodynam. any environment or medium that absorbs heat. 2. Also, heatsink. Electronics. a metallic heat exchanger designed to absorb and dissipate excess heat from one of the devices, as a transistor or resistor, in a circuit. [1935 40] * *… … Universalium