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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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The findings suggest that tau buildup in the brain's frontal cortex is linked to changes in the coordinated electrical activity that helps preserve memories overnight.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Sitting on the ground, Dabary tinkered with electrical wires, metal parts and basic tools on a plastic table.

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Copper has also been in high demand during the AI buildout because of the metal’s use in electrical wiring.

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Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity without electrical resistance under appropriate conditions.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Here we are,” he said, closing the door after him; he seated himself, plugging the device into the electrical outlet.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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