electric fan

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricandfan

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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fan
noun[C]
uk
/fæn/us
/fæn/
someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports ...
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(Definition ofelectricandfanfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectric fan

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Anelectricfan, and fine water spray dispenser are useful in the management of any discomfort or pain.
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In each of the desiccators anelectricfanwas mounted to circulate air continuously around the seeds.
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Theelectricfanis found to be fully effective for ventilation.
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In 1933 anelectricfanwas added, also after constant agitation.
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This is the only means of air, and anelectricfanhas to be kept going in this winter weather.
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Claiming that one must give in to impulsive behavior because inhibitions were warping our personalities, he threw eggs at anelectricfan.
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These polythene igloos were inflated by strong 12 inchelectricfanheaters.
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After speaking at the conference, while stepping out of his bath, it is generally concluded, he was accidentally electrocuted by anelectricfan.
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The gearbox was insulated and covered in leather, pockets had been built into the doors and a speedometer andelectricfanwas added for legality.
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Rice has performed using a shoe polisher, the rotoguitar (an electric guitar with anelectricfanon it), and other homemade instruments.
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One type uses anelectricfanwith wooden slats added to produce the required sound.
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The next rank has anelectricfanto circulate hot air through the room.
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Small portable battery-powered misting fans, consisting of anelectricfanand a hand-operated water spray pump, are sold as novelty items.
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For example the (fan) made of bamboo got replaced by vena made of plastic and also byelectricfan.
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A thermostatic switch energises anelectricfanwhich blows air over the heat exchanger to circulate it in a room.
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The motor is water cooled, there is a conventional automobile radiator in the front of the car with anelectricfan.
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For example, a refrigerator might have a longer useful life than anelectricfan; an airplane might have a longer useful life than a car.
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Electricfanheaters usually have a thermal fuse close to the element(s) to protect against fan failure causing overheating and possibly fire.
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It can fly through a combination of its wings and anelectricfanin its body.
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Development of electric equipments has also provided more efficient substitutes of some of bamboo products, e.g.electricfanhas replaced (hand fan made of bamboo).
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