any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles the science concerned with electricity an electric current or charge: a motor powered by electricity emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people
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e•lec•tric•i•ty /ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti, ˌilɛk-/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- Electricitycurrent or power produced by the presence and motion of electrons, protons, or positrons;
electric current or power:Turn on the electricity from the main power source. - a feeling of excitement or anticipation.
e•lec•tric•i•ty
(i lek tris′i tē, ē′lek-),USA pronunciation n.
- ElectricitySee electric charge.
- ElectricitySee electric current.
- Electricitythe science dealing with electric charges and currents.
- a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.
- electric + -ity 1640–50
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