Meaning & use
Electricity
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A form of energy resulting from the presence and movement of charged particles, used to power lights, machines, and appliances.
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The storm knocked out electricity to half the city.
Solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity.
A note on using this word
The word comes from the Greek "elektron," meaning "amber," after early observations that rubbed amber could attract small objects.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A feeling of intense excitement or tension in a situation or atmosphere.
There was electricity in the stadium as the final seconds ticked down.
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