electricity

[ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-]

noun

1. electric charge.

2. electric current.

3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.

4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

electricity

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles

2. the science concerned with electricity

3. an electric current or charge

   a motor powered by electricity

4. emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people

electricity

1. The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.

2. See also circuit conductor electric potential

3. Electric current, or a source of electric current.

4. A buildup of electric charge.

5. See also static electricity

electricity

1. A flow of electrical charges, such as electrons, through a conductor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electricity¹

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity

Example Sentences

For those in extreme hardship, the Discretionary Assistance Fund provides grants to help pay for gas and electricity.

From BBC

Rebuilding homeowners in Redding also had access to a central sewer system, had their electricity restored by the local utility and street repairs handled by the city.

From Los Angeles Times

To understand Arbor’s innovation, start with coal plants, which burn fossil fuels to heat up water and produce steam that turns a turbine to generate electricity.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of excitement and electricity there was apathy and angst.

From BBC

Driving Dr Barstow's V. nat focus is he wants to see microbes used to tackle big sustainability challenges – from producing jet fuel from carbon dioxide and green electricity to mining rare earth metals.

From BBC

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