electromotive

American

[ih-lek-truh-moh-tiv] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈmoʊ tɪv /

adjective

pertaining to, producing, or tending to produce a flow of electricity.

electromotive British

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

of, concerned with, producing, or tending to produce an electric current

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electromotive Scientific

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-mō′tĭv /

Capable of accelerating electric charges and creating electric current; having electric potential.

Etymology

Origin of electromotive

First recorded in 1800–10; electro- + motive

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