English to English Dictionary

Contacteur

A device that opens or closes an electrical circuit.

Contactor

An electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay but with higher current ratings.

Contagious

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

Container

An object that can be used for holding or transporting something.

Containment

The action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence, or the control of a dangerous situation or substance.

Contaminant

A substance that makes something impure or unclean by introducing unwanted elements.

Contaminated

Made impure, polluted, or poisonous by the addition of a deleterious substance or microorganism.

Contemplation

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

Contemporaries

People or things living or occurring at the same time.

Contend

To struggle against a difficulty, hardship, or opposing force.

Content

The material or information contained within something.

Contentment

A state of happiness and satisfaction.