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   electric

   /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity: "an electric cooker" Similar generated by electricitygalvanicvoltaicelectric-poweredpowered by electricityelectrically operatedelectrically poweredmains-operatedbattery-operatedelectrically charged
   • ▪ (of a musical instrument) amplified through a loudspeaker: "electric bass guitar"
   • 2. having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement: "the atmosphere was electric" Similar tensechargedelectrifyingexcitingdramaticexhilaratingintoxicatingdynamicthrillingstimulatinggalvanizinginvigoratinganimatingenergizingrousingstirringheadymovingjoltingshockingstartlingknife-edgeexplosivevolatilecliffhanginginformal:buzzyOpposite lifeless

   noun

   • 1. the system of electric wiring and parts in a house or vehicle: British "there's something wrong with the electrics"
   • 2. an electric train or other vehicle: "diesels and electrics were included in the display of locomotives"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • L

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