electricity

[ ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek- ]

noun

1. electric charge.
2. electric current.
3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.
4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

electricity

/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
2. the science concerned with electricity
3. an electric current or charge

   a motor powered by electricity

4. emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people

electricity

/ ĭ-lĕk-trĭs′ĭ-tē /

1. The collection of physical effects related to the force and motion of electrically charged particles, typically electrons, through or across matter and space.
2. See also circuit
3. Electric current, or a source of electric current.
4. A buildup of electric charge.
5. See also static electricity

electricity

1. A flow of electrical charges , such as electrons , through a conductor .

Word History and Origins

Origin of electricity¹

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity

Example Sentences

Piezoelectricity, which translates from Greek to mean pressing electricity, usually found in ceramics or polymers, is also present in human biomolecules.

From Science Daily

PCE refers to the amount of sunlight a cell can convert to usable electricity.

From Science Daily

This flexibility could allow for reduced electrical requirements for the heating system or load shifting to times when electricity is less expensive and/or cleaner.

From Science Daily

Some £3.7bn is collectively owed to energy suppliers from people unable to pay their gas and electricity bills, for example.

From BBC

People using an typical amount of gas and electricity are currently paying £1,717 under the energy price cap, which is set by the regulator Ofgem.

From BBC

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