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单词 electric fluid
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Definition of electric fluid in English:

electric fluid

noun ɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈfluːɪd
historical

  • A subtle, imponderable, all-pervading fluid that was formerly thought to be the cause of electrical phenomena. Also figurative. Compare earlier "electric fire".

Origin

Mid 18th century. From electric + fluid.

 
 

Definition of electric fluid in US English:

electric fluid

nounɪˌlɛktrɪk ˈfluːɪd
historical

  • A subtle, imponderable, all-pervading fluid that was formerly thought to be the cause of electrical phenomena. Also figurative. Compare earlier "electric fire".

Origin

Mid 18th century. From electric + fluid.

 
 
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