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electricity
[ ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek- ]
noun
- the science dealing with electric charges and currents.
- a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.
electricity
/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /
noun
- any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
- the science concerned with electricity
- an electric current or charge
a motor powered by electricity
- emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people
electricity
- The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.
- See also circuit
- Electric current, or a source of electric current.
- A buildup of electric charge.
- See also static electricity
Word History and Origins
Origin of electricity1
Example Sentences
While the quarterly change can skew annual comparisons, the regulator illustrates the effect of the price cap with the annual bill for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity.
Such hydropower plants use the force of running water to spin turbines and generate electricity, without holding back large volumes of water.
The UK government wants 95% of Great Britain's electricity mix to come from clean energy by the end of the decade - currently this stands around 60%.
More power is coming from renewable sources than ever before, so why isn't this translating into cheaper electricity bills?
Mr Jackson said it could make the overall system more efficient and reduce the amount of network upgrades needed to shift the electricity from where it's generated to where it's consumed.
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