electrical

[ ih-lek-tri-kuh l ]

/ ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl /

adjective

concerned with electricity: an electrical consultant.

Nearby words

electric torch, electric wave, electric-arc furnace, electric-arc welding, electric-discharge lamp, electrical, electrical alternation, electrical axis, electrical degree, electrical engineer, electrical engineering

Origin of electrical

electric + -al¹

Related forms

e·lec·tri·cal·ly, adverbnon·e·lec·tri·cal, adjectivenon·e·lec·tri·cal·ly, adverbpre·e·lec·tri·cal, adjective

pre·e·lec·tri·cal·ly, adverbun·e·lec·tri·cal, adjectiveun·e·lec·tri·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for electrically

However, photons are electrically neutral, so their influence on each other is minimal under ordinary circumstances.
We Can Create Matter from Light?!|Matthew R. Francis|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Their electrically charged fling bathed in the light of Venice forms the first part of the novel.
Geoff in Jaipur|Olivia Cole|January 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The globe is electrically lighted, and can be heated if necessary.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930|Various
It is probable that there is a meeting, if not a contest of air currents, electrically different, whenever lightning is seen.
Barometer and Weather Guide|Robert Fitzroy

This resulted in the electrically restored drop, mention of which will be made later.
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Special arrangements are provided to permit of electrically controlling the phenomenon to be photographed.
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It was warm in his limousine, which was electrically heated.
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British Dictionary definitions for electrically

electrical

/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl) /

adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with electricity

Derived Forms

electrically, adverb

xref

See electronic

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