electrical

American

[ih-lek-tri-kuhl] / ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl /

adjective

electric.
concerned with electricity.

an electrical consultant.

electrical British

/ ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl /

adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with electricity

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Other Word Forms

electrically adverb
nonelectrical adjective
nonelectrically adverb
preelectrical adjective
preelectrically adverb
unelectrical adjective
unelectrically adverb

Etymology

Origin of electrical

electric + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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Superconductors are materials that allow electrical current to flow with no resistance.

From Science Daily

From Christmas tree lights to trying out new gifts and gadgets, we often use more electrical equipment than usual over the festive period.

From BBC

Putin’s annual call-in provides a snap shot of issues average Russians care about most, which this year included inflation, electrical outages in the Arctic and social benefits for working parents.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time he owned and operated a successful automotive electrical company that gave him financial freedom to try his hand at the live music business.

From Los Angeles Times

The lights were manufactured by electrical company Philips.

From BBC

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