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electricMain Entry: 1elec·tric Pronunciation: \i-ˈlek-trik, ē-\ Function: adjective Etymology: New Latin electricus produced from amber by friction, electric, from Medieval Latin, of amber, from Latin electrum amber, electrum, from Greek ēlektron; akin to Greek ēlektōr beaming sun Date: 1675 1or elec·tri·cal \-tri-kəl\ : of, relating to, or operated by electricity <an electric current> <an electric heater> — elec·tri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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