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mixture of currents; intersection of streams

NounSino-Korean: 交流

  1. 1

    mixture of currents; intersection of streams

    A state in which streams of water coming from different sources meet each other, are mixed and flow together; or such a flow.

    Korean definition: 시작하는 곳이 다른 물줄기가 서로 만나 섞여 흐름. 또는 그런 물줄기.

    • The state built a dike to prevent the mixing of river water and seawater.

    • Near the point where the two river streams began to meet, the current suddenly grew fast.

  2. 2

    exchange; interchange

    A state in which a diversity of cultures or ideas are exchanged.

    Korean definition: 문화나 사상 등이 서로 오감.

    • The two neighboring countries are actively engaged in cultural and technological exchanges.

    • Academic exchanges with scholars around the world helped raise the quality of our society's research.

  3. 3

    alternating current

    An electric current that changes its volume or direction at regular intervals.

    Korean definition: 시간에 따라 일정하게 크기와 방향이 바뀌어 흐르는 전류.

    • If electricity is supplied by alternating current rather than direct current, you can get cheaper and more powerful electricity.

    • To operate electronic devices, you need to convert between direct current and alternating current as the situation requires.