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elec·tric Listen to audio/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ adjective
1 or elec·tri·cal Listen to audio/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/ a : of or relating to electricity
an electric/electrical current The device administers a mild electric shock.
b : operated by electricity
an electric motor/heater/blanket/razor/appliance The pasture was surrounded by an electric fence. [=a fence that has an electrical current passing through it]
c : providing electricity
It plugs into any electric socket. The electrical cord is damaged. There's a problem with the building's electrical wiring.compare electronic
2 : producing sound by using electricity
an electric piano electric guitars
3 [more electric; most electric] : very exciting or thrilling
The pianist gave an electric performance. ; also : filled with tension or excitement
The atmosphere in the room was electric.
— elec·tri·cal·ly Listen to audio /ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ adverb
an electrically operated switch
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