electrification

noun

elec·tri·fi·ca·tion i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən

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Synonyms of electrification next

: an act or process of electrifying

: the state of being electrified

Examples of electrification in a Sentence

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Energy-efficient upgrades, such as replacing HVAC systems, installing solar panels, improving insulation, or electrification require substantial capital investment. —

Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 And the argument for it isn’t entirely based on AI and data centers, but also on the rise of electric vehicle charging and the electrification of heating. —

David Meyer, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Some good news on electrification: Electric vehicle sales are back on the rise in California, even as Tesla sales decline. —

Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 The Port of San Diego was awarded nearly $60 million in federal grants to accelerate the electrification of its operations and infrastructure at its two maritime cargo terminals. —

Kate Murphy, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electrification

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electrification was in 1748

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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrification. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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