electrification

noun

elec·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce electrification (audio)
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1
: an act or process of electrifying
2
: the state of being electrified

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Silver has also gained more attention among investors, and unlike gold, silver is a play on multiple global economic trends, including industrial demand, electrification, and automation. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 In California, the cancellations total more than $3 billion for dozens of hydrogen, electrification and carbon capture projects as the state moves to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Over 35 years, China has shifted from steam-era rail and rural villages to nationwide high-speed electrification and megacities — a great leap forward in material progress. Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025 These would also have a significant focus on fuel efficiency and electrification, which eventually arrived with the introduction of the V6 turbos. Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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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 24 Oct. 2025.

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