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electricity

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

noun

  1. the science dealing with electric charges and currents.
  2. 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
“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

electricity

/ ĭ-ĕ-ٰĭĭ-ŧ /

  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.

electricity

  1. A flow of electrical charges , such as electrons , through a conductor .
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of electricity1

First recorded in 1640–50; electric + -ity
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The annual bill for a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity rose to £1,849 per year, an increase of £111.

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In a statement, Green GEN Cymru said electricity infrastructure was of national significance, and as such it had a legal right to access land.

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On Tuesday, Trump and his aides signaled that a threatened massive escalation of tariffs on Canadian electricity, steel and aluminum would not take place; the Dow fell by about 478 points anyway.

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No electricity has been directed through the wires of the tower for more than 50 years, but the plaintiffs say tower M16T1 was somehow reenergized on Jan. 7, possibly sparking the fire.

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A range of household bills, including council tax, water, gas and electricity have risen today.

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