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electric
[ih-lek-trik]
adjective
pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity.
an electric shock.
producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents.
an electric bell;
electric cord.
electrifying; thrilling; exciting; stirring.
The atmosphere was electric with excitement.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: , ,(of a musical instrument)
producing sound by electrical or electronic means.
an electric piano.
equipped with connections to an amplifier-loudspeaker system.
an electric violin.
noun
Railroads.
an electric locomotive.
Informal.a railroad operated by electricity.
electricity.
residential users of gas and electric.
something, as an appliance, vehicle, or toy, operated by electricity.
Archaic.a substance that is a nonconductor of electricity, as glass or amber, used to store or to excite an electric charge.
electric
/ ɪˈɛٰɪ /
adjective
of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity
electric current
an electric cord
an electric blanket
an electric fence
an electric fire
(of a musical instrument) amplified electronically
an electric guitar
an electric mandolin
very tense or exciting; emotionally charged
an electric atmosphere
noun
informalan electric train, car, etc
informalelectricity or electrical power
(plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances
electric
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Compare electronic
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonelectric adjective
- preelectric adjective
- unelectric adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of electric1
Example Sentences
"It would be better if we could all do something like plant more plants or make more cars on the road electric so they don't produce the fumes that go into the atmosphere," she said.
The contrast to the maximalism of his previous albums was compared to Bob Dylan going electric, only in reverse.
Using up to six electric pumps per boat, the smugglers can often finish the job in less than fifteen minutes.
In quietest, barely audible passages, the air in the hall had an electric sense of calm before the storm.
Waymo’s fleet of electric Jaguars has become a common sight in Los Angeles, where anyone can download the app and request a ride.
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