Electricity
[ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-] /ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌi lɛk-/
noun
1.
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2.
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3.
the science dealing with and currents.
4.
a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.
/ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ; ˌiːlɛk-/
noun
1.
any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
2.
the science concerned with electricity
3.
an electric current or charge: a motor powered by electricity
4.
emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people
n.
1640s (Browne), from electric + -ity. Originally in reference to friction.
electricity
(ĭ-lěk-trĭs’ĭ-tē)
A flow of electrical charges, such as electrons, through a conductor.
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