electricity

[ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-]

noun

1. electric charge.

2. electric current.

3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.

4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

electricity

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles

2. the science concerned with electricity

3. an electric current or charge

   a motor powered by electricity

4. emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people

electricity

1. The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.

2. See also circuit conductor electric potential

3. Electric current, or a source of electric current.

4. A buildup of electric charge.

5. See also static electricity

electricity

1. A flow of electrical charges, such as electrons, through a conductor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electricity¹

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity

Example Sentences

But growing electricity demand has renewed interest in nuclear plants.

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North Sea oil and gas production peaked in 1999 but it has fallen dramatically since then, with the UK now producing more electricity via renewable sources than it does through fossil fuels.

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Across the country, he said governors had told him about the massive need for housing, schools, and health centres, as well as electricity and water.

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The metal itself, vital for electricity, construction, and the broader electrification theme, is up 2% today.

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Energy Department data show that electricity prices in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York have risen more than 30% in the past five years compared with just 22.5% nationally.

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