electric

[ ih-lek-trik ]

/ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /

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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.

(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.

Origin of electric

1640–50; <New Latin electricus, equivalent to Latin ēlectr(um) amber (see electrum) + -icus-ic

SYNONYMS FOR electric

3 spirited, rousing, dynamic.

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ANTONYMS FOR electric

3 dull, uninspired, prosaic.

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OTHER WORDS FROM electric

non·e·lec·tric, adjective, nounpre·e·lec·tric, adjectiveun·e·lec·tric, adjective

Words nearby electric

Electra, Electra complex, Electra paradox, electress, electret, electric, electrical, electrical alternation, electrical axis, electrical degree, electrical engineering

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Example sentences from the Web for electric

No past mission has measured electric fields, nor will any of the three missions launched in 2020.
Readers ask about Mars dust storms, Fermi bubbles and more|Science News Staff|August 23, 2020|Science News
This technology adds an electric charge to particles, which makes them stick to surfaces instead of floating airborne.
Can an air purifier help protect you from COVID-19?|dzanemorris|August 22, 2020|Fortune
General Motors’ beaten-down stock price could triple if the carmaker spins off its burgeoning electric-vehicle business, according to a Wall Street analyst.
Downtrodden GM stock gets a boost from electric-vehicle spinoff speculation|Aaron Pressman|August 18, 2020|Fortune
The SPAC public listing method has already been used this year by electric-vehicle startups Nikola and Fisker.
Electric-vehicle startup Canoo to go public, joining the wave of companies chasing Tesla’s success|dzanemorris|August 18, 2020|Fortune

Then the star’s center gets so hot that protons — tiny particles, each with a positive electric charge — hit each other and stick together.
Explainer: Stars and their families|Ken Croswell|August 18, 2020|Science News For Students
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Electric Swamp Blues How can you possibly find authentic swamp blues in Portland, Oregon?
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was once rewarded for some help with a visit to it, and sat in the electric chair for a moment.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The problem starts in that instant of electric mistrust when the cop reaches for his gun, or employs a homicidal chokehold.
The Only Way to End Police Violence|Michael Tomasky|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They pioneered arena performances and electric light, enabling the first night performances.
We’re All Carnies Now: Why We Can’t Quit the Circus|Anthony Paletta|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Under such conditions the electric lamp need fear no competitor.
The Romance of Modern Invention|Archibald Williams
Then, out into view beneath me, was thrust a slim ivory hand which held an electric pocket lamp.
Tales of Secret Egypt|Sax Rohmer
The cloud of blessing floats over our heads, but we fail to stretch forth the electric rod of prayer to fetch it down!
The Hart and the Water-Brooks;|John R. Macduff
The portions open to the public are now lighted by electric lamps.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2|Various
The lens is surrounded by a metal case or lantern, in which is placed the electric lamp upon a slide for focussing.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare|C. W. Sleeman

British Dictionary definitions for electric

electric

/ (ɪˈlɛktrɪk) /

adjective

of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricityelectric current; an electric cord; an electric blanket; an electric fence; an electric fire

(of a musical instrument) amplified electronicallyan electric guitar; an electric mandolin

very tense or exciting; emotionally chargedan electric atmosphere

noun

informal an electric train, car, etc

British informal electricity or electrical power

(plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances

Word Origin for electric

C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron, of obscure origin

undefined electric

See electronic

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Scientific definitions for electric

electric

[ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]

Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic.

单词	electric
释义	electric [ ih-lek-trik ] / ɪˈlɛk trɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR electric ON THESAURUS.COM 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. (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. Origin of electric 1640–50; <New Latin electricus, equivalent to Latin ēlectr(um) amber (see electrum) + -icus-ic SYNONYMS FOR electric 3 spirited, rousing, dynamic. SEE SYNONYMS FOR electric ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR electric 3 dull, uninspired, prosaic. SEE ANTONYMS FOR electric ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM electric non·e·lec·tric, adjective, nounpre·e·lec·tric, adjectiveun·e·lec·tric, adjective Words nearby electric Electra, Electra complex, Electra paradox, electress, electret, electric, electrical, electrical alternation, electrical axis, electrical degree, electrical engineering Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for electric No past mission has measured electric fields, nor will any of the three missions launched in 2020. Readers ask about Mars dust storms, Fermi bubbles and more\|Science News Staff\|August 23, 2020\|Science News This technology adds an electric charge to particles, which makes them stick to surfaces instead of floating airborne. Can an air purifier help protect you from COVID-19?\|dzanemorris\|August 22, 2020\|Fortune General Motors’ beaten-down stock price could triple if the carmaker spins off its burgeoning electric-vehicle business, according to a Wall Street analyst. Downtrodden GM stock gets a boost from electric-vehicle spinoff speculation\|Aaron Pressman\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune The SPAC public listing method has already been used this year by electric-vehicle startups Nikola and Fisker. Electric-vehicle startup Canoo to go public, joining the wave of companies chasing Tesla’s success\|dzanemorris\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune Then the star’s center gets so hot that protons — tiny particles, each with a positive electric charge — hit each other and stick together. Explainer: Stars and their families\|Ken Croswell\|August 18, 2020\|Science News For Students In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding\|Carla Hall\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Electric Swamp Blues How can you possibly find authentic swamp blues in Portland, Oregon? The Best Albums of 2014\|Ted Gioia\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I was once rewarded for some help with a visit to it, and sat in the electric chair for a moment. A Million Ways to Die in Prison\|Daniel Genis\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The problem starts in that instant of electric mistrust when the cop reaches for his gun, or employs a homicidal chokehold. The Only Way to End Police Violence\|Michael Tomasky\|December 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They pioneered arena performances and electric light, enabling the first night performances. We’re All Carnies Now: Why We Can’t Quit the Circus\|Anthony Paletta\|November 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Under such conditions the electric lamp need fear no competitor. The Romance of Modern Invention\|Archibald Williams Then, out into view beneath me, was thrust a slim ivory hand which held an electric pocket lamp. Tales of Secret Egypt\|Sax Rohmer The cloud of blessing floats over our heads, but we fail to stretch forth the electric rod of prayer to fetch it down! The Hart and the Water-Brooks;\|John R. Macduff The portions open to the public are now lighted by electric lamps. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2\|Various The lens is surrounded by a metal case or lantern, in which is placed the electric lamp upon a slide for focussing. Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare\|C. W. Sleeman British Dictionary definitions for electric electric / (ɪˈlɛktrɪk) / adjective of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricityelectric current; an electric cord; an electric blanket; an electric fence; an electric fire (of a musical instrument) amplified electronicallyan electric guitar; an electric mandolin very tense or exciting; emotionally chargedan electric atmosphere noun informal an electric train, car, etc British informal electricity or electrical power (plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances Word Origin for electric C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron, of obscure origin undefined electric See electronic Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to electric magnetic, electrical, rousing, dynamic, tense, stirring, voltaic, charged, exciting, stimulating, thrilling, electrifying, juiced, motor-driven Scientific definitions for electric electric [ ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ] Relating to or operated by electricity. Compare electronic. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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electric

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