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electricity noun

  /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ , /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ , /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ , /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ , /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ , /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/
  • (physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
  • A feeling of excitement; a thrill. [from 18th c.]
  • Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]
sähkö
  • Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field. [from 17th c.]
sähköoppi

electric adjective

  /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
  • Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
sähköinen, sähkö-
  • Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.
jännittävä, sähköistävä
  • Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
sähkö-

electric noun

  /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
  • (rare, countable) An electric car.
sähköauto

electrically adverb

  • By means of electricity.
sähköisesti

electrical

sähköinen
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