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e·lec·tric
/ iˈlektrik/
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adj.
of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity:
an electric current.
∎ fig.
having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement:
the atmosphere was electric.
∎
(of a musical instrument) amplified through a loudspeaker:
electric bass guitar.
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(of a color) brilliant and vivid:
images shot through with jagged streaks of electric blue
ORIGIN: mid 17th cent.: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber,’ from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena).
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Electricity: Global Industry Almanac - Order Now.
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Renewable electricity production credit, publication of inflation adjustment factor and reference prices for calendar year 1996: Notice 96-25
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Electricity and the American Economy.
Magazine article from: The Energy Journal; 7/1/1991; ; 700+ words
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Elster Electricity, Formerly ABB Electricity Metering, Announces Completion of Acquisition by Ruhrgas Industries, Creating a New World Leader in Metering.
Business Wire; 12/12/2002; 700+ words
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Electricity and Electronics
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Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)
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electricity industry
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Electricity Grid
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History
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Electricity and Magnetism
Book article from: World of Earth Science
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