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Arboriculture Glossary of Terms

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Term Definition
earlywood
portion of an annual ring formed during the spring, characterized by large cells and thin walls, often lighter in color. Also called springwood. Contrast with latewood.
earth auger
drill bit with a wide, threaded shank used for drilling holes in the ground. See soil auger.
easement
legal interest in real property that conveys use or partial use, but not ownership, of a portion of an owner
ecosystem
complex system of living organisms and their abiotic environment.
ectomycorrhizae
type of mycorrhizae that grow between the cortical or epidermal cells of absorbing roots, forming an outer sheath around the root. See mycorrhizae. Contrast with endomycorrhizae.
edema (oedema, in British English)
watery swelling in plant tissue.
EHS cable
see extra-high-strength cable.
elastic energy
potential energy stored in an elastic material due to stretching or compression, such as a spring or rubber band.
electric supply lines
conductors used to transmit electric energy and their necessary supporting or containing structures.
electric utility
corporation, person, agency, authority, or other legal entity or instrumentality aligned with distribution facilities for delivery of electric energy for use primarily by the public.
electrical conductor
any object, material, or medium through which an electrical current can flow. Electric supply lines are designed as electrical conductors; however, guy wires, communication cables, tools, equipment, vehicles, humans, animals, and other items can function as electrical conductors.
electrical current
amount of electricity passing through an electrical conductor. Measured in amps.
electrical potential
difference in electric charge between an energized conductor and the ground or other object. Measured in volts.
electrical resistance
relative opposition of an object, material, or medium to the flow of electrical current. Measured in ohms. Material such as copper has low resistance and is therefore a good conductor; material such as glass has high resistance and is therefore a good insulator.
electrical short
unintended redirection of electrical current to ground, interrupting the flow of electricity. If the path of an electrical short runs through a person, severe injury or death may result.
emergency response
predetermined set of procedures by which emergency situations are assessed and handled.
endline loop
loop created in the end of a rope by forming any of numerous knots.
endomycorrhizae
type of mycorrhizae that grow within root cells. See mycorrhizae. Contrast with ectomycorrhizae.
energized conductor
electrical conductor through which electrical current is flowing and is thus energized. This may be intended and expected or the unintended and unexpected result of an electrical short.
energy
potential to do work.
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