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In electronics, 'ground' refers to the zero-volt potential, relative to which all others are measured. | In electronics, 'ground' refers to the zero-volt potential, relative to which all others are measured. | ||
| − | Ground is also the [[past participle]] of 'grind'. As Alice remarks in [[Through the Looking Glass]], flour is ground. | + | Ground is also the [[past participle]] of 'grind'. As Alice remarks in [[Lewis Carroll|Through the Looking Glass]], [[flour]] is ground. |
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Revision as of 13:59, September 17, 2008
Ground is the surface of the Earth. It is soil, a mixture of sand and organic material present on the surface.
In electronics, 'ground' refers to the zero-volt potential, relative to which all others are measured.
Ground is also the past participle of 'grind'. As Alice remarks in Through the Looking Glass, flour is ground.