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Definition of electric - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
energyrelated to or powered by electricity
- The electric car is very quiet.
2.
musicTECH. amplified electronically for musical instrumentsTECH.
- He plays an electric guitar in the band.
3.
emotionemotionally thrilling or exciting
- The concert had an electric atmosphere.
Noun
1.
machinedevice converted to run on electricity instead of manual power
- He bought an electric for his old manual typewriter.
2.
energyUS electricity or electrical powerUS
- The electric went out during the storm.
Expressions with electric
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very lively and exciting character
She has an electric personality that lights up the room.
express a mood of intense anticipation or tension
The atmosphere was electric before the final announcement.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
bicycle with an electric motor for assistance
She commutes to work on her electric bicycle.
statement of charges for electricity usage
The electric bill this month was surprisingly high..
blanket with an integrated electrical heating device
She turned on the electric blanket before going to bed.
bright metallic blue color
Her dress was a stunning electric blue.
candle-shaped light powered by electricity
She replaced the wax candle with an electric candle.
timepiece run on electricity, often regulated by electrical pulses
The electric clock stayed accurate all month.
company providing electricity to homes and businesses
The electric company sent a bill for last month's usage.
flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical devices to a power source
She plugged the lamp into the wall using an electric cord..
machine used in construction and DIY projects
She bought an electric drill for her home renovations.
device using electricity to move air
The electric fan kept the room cool during summer.
barrier using electric shocks to deter animals or people
The farmer installed an electric fence to keep the cattle from wandering off.
mains-run unit producing heat, often compact enough to carry
We used an electric fire to warm the chilly office.
guitar that uses electrical amplification to produce sound
She played a solo on her electric guitar at the concert..
person who plays the electric guitar
The electric guitarist played a stunning solo.
electric device for heating water
The electric heater provides hot water for the shower.
household appliance for pressing clothes using heat
She used an electric iron to smooth her dress.
kitchen appliance with a blade that moves rapidly to cut food
She used an electric knife to slice the roast beef effortlessly..
artificial light produced by electricity
The room was brightened by the electric light..
kitchen appliance for mixing food ingredients
She used an electric mixer to make the cake batter.
keyboard instrument using electronic sound
She played a beautiful melody on the electric organ.
oven powered by electricity for cooking and baking
She baked the cookies in her new electric oven..
Origin of electric
Greek, elektron (amber)
Terms with electric included in their meaning
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furniture
piece of furniture holding electric light bulbs
electricity
connect an electric device using a plug
electricity
device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power
amusement ride
small electric car for amusement park rides designed to collide with others
technology
place to recharge electric vehicles
transportation
scooter powered by an electric motor
electric power
powered by electricity
safety
electric light for use during power outages
electricity
receive an electric shock
electricity
receive an unexpected electric jolt
physical
deliver an electric shock to someone
restroom device
electric device blowing warm air to dry hands
cooking
portable electric appliance for cooking or heating food
hygiene
toothbrush with bristles moved by electric power
vehicle
electric version of a kick scooter
electricity
device for inserting an electric plug
kitchen appliance
small electric oven for toasting, baking, or warming food
appliance
electric device that heats water to boiling
architecture
illumination of spaces or scenes using sunlight or other non-electric light sources
technology
electric power device that can be used again after charging
mobility aid
small electric vehicle that helps elderly or disabled people travel
electricity
complete path for electric current flow
electricity
flow of electric charge through a conductor
electrical
connect electrically to ground to prevent electric shocks
Examples of electric in a sentence
She bought an electric toothbrush for better cleaning. The electric violin added a modern twist to the orchestra. She prefers electric pianos for their versatility. The electric energy in the room was palpable. His speech had an electric effect on the audience. She upgraded her bike to an electric for easier commuting.
They replaced the old lawnmower with an electric for efficiency. We need to conserve electric to save costs. The electric was restored quickly after the outage.
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- French:électrique, version électrique, ...
- German:elektrisch, elektrisches Gerät, ...
- Italian:elettrico, versione elettrica, ...
- Spanish:eléctrico, versión eléctrica, ...
- Portuguese:elétrico, eletricidade, ...
- Chinese:电动的, 电动版, ...
- Japanese:電気の, 電動, ...
- Arabic:كَهْرَبَائِيّ, جهاز كهربائي, ...
- Hebrew:חַשְׁמַלִּי, מַכְשִׁיר חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
- Russian:электрический, электрическая версия, ...
- Ukrainian:електричний, електричний пристрій, ...
- Hindi:विद्युत, बिजली, ...
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