Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
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- [ak-shuh n puh-ten-shuh l]
- /ˈæk ʃən pəˈtɛn ʃəl/
- /ˈækʃn pəˈtenʃl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-shuh n puh-ten-shuh l]
- /ˈæk ʃən pəˈtɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of action potential words
- noun action potential a localized change in electrical potential, from about –70 mV to +30 mV and back again, that occurs across a nerve fibre during transmission of a nerve impulse 3
- noun action potential the change in electrical potential that occurs between the inside and outside of a nerve or muscle fiber when it is stimulated, serving to transmit nerve signals. 1
- noun action potential A short term change in the electrical potential that travels along a cell such as a nerve or muscle fiber. 0
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Origin of action potential
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Action potential
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action potential popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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