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electrical

American  
[ih-lek-tri-kuhl] / ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. electric.

  2. concerned with electricity.

    an electrical consultant.


electrical British  
/ ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or concerned with electricity

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of electrical

electric + -al 1

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For approximately one hour, the gas mixture was subjected to an electrical potential of around 10,000 volts.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

US protocol states that any outdoor sporting event must be suspended if lightning or electrical activity is detected within an eight-mile radius of the venue.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Exports could remain firm, supported by strong electrical and electronics shipments as global AI-related demand continues to drive growth, DBS economists Taimur Baig and Nathan Chow said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“If you are not directly involved in data-center work, the broader construction market feels relatively weak,” an electrical contractor in North Dakota said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

The only light came from the electrical bulbs attached to the wheel’s spokes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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