Unit 6 RefiningRefinery jobs / In the control room: PCBs and resistors

Word

Definition Translation

complex (adj) something that is complex has a lot of different parts and is difficult to understand or deal with

co-ordinate (v) to organise an activity so that people work together effectively

employee (n) someone who works for an organisation, person or company and receives a salary (= payment)

flowmeter (n) an instrument for measuring the flow rate of fluid in a pipe

monitor (v) to carefully watch or measure something to see how it changes over a period of time

ohm (n) a unit for measuring electrical resistance

printed circuit board (PCB) (n)

a flat plastic board that has interconnected electronic components

report (n) a written description of a situation or event

resistor (n) a piece of wire or other material used for increasing electrical resistance

technician (n) someone whose job involves practical work relating to technology

tolerance (n) shows how much the measured value of a resistance is different from its ideal value; is calculated using percentages

troubleshoot (v) to diagnose a problem and find a solution

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