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electricity

Main Entry:: elec·tric·i·ty
Pronunciation:: \i-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, ē-ˌ, -ˈtris-tē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural elec·tric·i·ties
Date:: 1646

1 a: a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons b: electric current or power2: a science that deals with the phenomena and laws of electricity3: keen contagious excitement <could feel the electricity in the room>

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