negative electricity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of negative electricity
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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One belt carried negative electricity, the other positive.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the Birkhoff system, the hydrogen atom is contemplated as a mixture of two "perfect fluids"�the positive electricity of the nucleus, the negative electricity of the surrounding electron.
From Time Magazine Archive
Developed by Hebrew University scientists, the device supplies negative electricity to an indoor area, bringing relief to overcharged victims.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is now believed that all matter is made up of "electrons," particles of negative electricity, and "protons," particles of positive electricity.
From Time Magazine Archive
The ball will become negatively electrified, because the small positive charge in A will attract negative electricity from the earth into the ball.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William
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