Electricity - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪˌlekˈtrɪsətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word electricity
Brit.  |ˌɪlekˈtrɪsɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word electricity

noun

- a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
- energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor (syn: power)
they built a car that runs on electricity
- keen and shared excitement
the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it

Extra examples

The electricity went off during the storm.

You could feel the electricity in the room.

The farm was very isolated, but it had electricity.

A new kind of light bulb that uses very little electricity

What's the account number on your electricity bill?

The storm caused widespread loss of electricity.

The storm interrupted the town's electricity supply.

Turn off the lights so we don't waste electricity.

The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.

They have devised a new method for converting sunlight into electricity.

The loss of electricity caused chaos throughout the city.

A note of caution: be sure that the electricity is off before you install the ceiling fan.

The new lights consume less electricity.

Metal is a good conductor of electricity.

Electricity makes your hair bristle.

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