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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 utility-paid campaign has been joined by electrical worker unions, a powerful force in Sacramento, as well as the California Building Industry Association and dozens of other groups.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The public's compliance "allowed the ministry to overcome a challenging phase for the electrical grid, and helped maintain the stability of our services".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

As electrical energy is limited, that left Russell down on deployment in the final third of the lap.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Known today as electroconvulsive therapy, this involved sending electrical current through the brain and inducing seizures.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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