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electric
[ ih-lek-trik ]
adjective
- pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity:
an electric shock.
- producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents:
an electric bell;
electric cord.
- electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring:
The atmosphere was electric with excitement.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- (of a musical instrument)
- producing sound by electrical or electronic means:
an electric piano.
- equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system:
an electric violin.
noun
- Railroads.
- an electric locomotive.
- Informal. a railroad operated by electricity.
- electricity:
residential users of gas and electric.
- something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.
- Archaic. a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.
electric
/ ɪˈɛٰɪ /
adjective
- of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity
electric current
an electric fence
an electric blanket
an electric fire
an electric cord
- (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically
an electric mandolin
an electric guitar
- very tense or exciting; emotionally charged
an electric atmosphere
noun
- informal.an electric train, car, etc
- informal.electricity or electrical power
- plural an electric circuit or electric appliances
electric
- Relating to or operated by electricity.
- Compare electronic
Usage
Other Word Forms
- ԴDze·t adjective noun
- e·t adjective
- ܲe·t adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of electric1
Example Sentences
The announcement came after China imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements, essential to the production of advanced technologies - including electric vehicles, fighter jets, and robots.
Where possible, his KR1 is built with mass-produced components - the wheels are the same as you would find on an electric scooter.
Groft was reportedly captured on surveillance footage using an electric chainsaw to cut down the trees on several different days, at several different times for more than a week.
The unions of electrical workers who install and repair equipment built by Edison and other electric companies are lobbying to get the bill passed.
China has huge deposits of these, such as dysprosium, which is used in magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines, and Yttrium, which provides heat-resistant coating for jet engines.
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