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electricity noun

  /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ , /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.(ə.)ti/ , /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ , /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ , /ˈɛləkʈrɪsɪʈi/ , /ˌiː.lɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ , /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ , [iˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ɾi] , [əˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] , [ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ɾi] , [ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪs.ɪ.ɾi]
  • (physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
eletricidade, electricidade
  • 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.]
eletricidade
  • Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]
eletricidade, luz
  • A feeling of excitement; a thrill. [from 18th c.]
eletrização

electric adjective

  /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ , /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
  • Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
elétrico, eletrificado
  • Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
elétrico
  • (figuratively) Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.
eletrizante

electrically adverb

  • By means of electricity.
electricamente

electrical

elétrico
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