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Electric shock
01
the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture
02
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
03
a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body
electric shock
n
Example
Rubber gloves act as an insulator, preventing electric shocks.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, the faulty appliance was promptly grounded until it could be repaired.
Before performing maintenance on the electrical equipment, it's essential to discharge any stored energy to avoid the risk of electric shock.
