negative electricity

American  

noun

1. the electricity present in a body or substance that has an excess of electrons, as the electricity developed on a resin when rubbed with flannel.

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Etymology

Origin of negative electricity

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

Since 1917 scientists have known that the earth's surface is charged with negative electricity, but no one knew for sure what keeps it charged.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thus the atom is conceived as a positive nucleus wrapped in a throbbing field of negative electricity.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is practically established that particles of positive and negative electricity are the fundamental units which build up our universe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Developed by Hebrew University scientists, the device supplies negative electricity to an indoor area, bringing relief to overcharged victims.

From Time Magazine Archive

Just as negative electricity inhibits the positive and destructive forces of positive electricity, although it does not, of itself, manifest directly.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella