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electric
[ ih-lek-trik ]
adjective
- pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity:
an electric shock.
- producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents:
an electric bell;
electric cord.
- electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring:
The atmosphere was electric with excitement.
Synonyms: dynamic, rousing, spirited
Antonyms: prosaic, uninspired, dull
- (of a musical instrument)
- producing sound by electrical or electronic means:
an electric piano.
- equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system:
an electric violin.
noun
- Railroads.
- an electric locomotive.
- Informal. a railroad operated by electricity.
- electricity:
residential users of gas and electric.
- something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.
- Archaic. a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.
electric
/ ɪˈlɛktrɪk /
adjective
- of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity
electric current
an electric fence
an electric blanket
an electric fire
an electric cord
- (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically
an electric mandolin
an electric guitar
- very tense or exciting; emotionally charged
an electric atmosphere
noun
- informal.an electric train, car, etc
- informal.electricity or electrical power
- plural an electric circuit or electric appliances
electric
/ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk /
- Relating to or operated by electricity.
- Compare electronic
Usage
Other Words From
- none·lectric adjective noun
- pree·lectric adjective
- une·lectric adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of electric1
Example Sentences
No past mission has measured electric fields, nor will any of the three missions launched in 2020.
This technology adds an electric charge to particles, which makes them stick to surfaces instead of floating airborne.
General Motors’ beaten-down stock price could triple if the carmaker spins off its burgeoning electric-vehicle business, according to a Wall Street analyst.
The SPAC public listing method has already been used this year by electric-vehicle startups Nikola and Fisker.
Then the star’s center gets so hot that protons — tiny particles, each with a positive electric charge — hit each other and stick together.
The TVA, a federally owned and chartered electric power provider, is a New Deal legacy just like Social Security.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
To that end, the budget postpones federal phase-out of incandescent electric bulbs.
On Thursday, Russian bloggers published pictures of empty shelves in stores that once sold electric goods.
Hart Electric LLC An Illinois- based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.
Like an electric shock, the well-known chords of the Tragala aroused his hearers—every one crowded round the singer.
The effect of his drumming before the Café de la Loge was electric.
"I wish the old homes of England had electric lights," thought Miss Otis, with a sigh.
Above, great standard electric lamps shed their white glare upon the eddying throng casting a myriad of grotesque shadows.
Not one of the early electric actions proved either quick or reliable, and all were costly to install and maintain.
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