noun

1. a property of certain fundamental particles of all matter, as electrons (negative charges) and protons or positrons (positive charges) that have a force field associated with them and that can be separated by the expenditure of energy: electrical charge can be generated by friction, induction, or chemical change and is manifested by an accumulation of electrons on an atom or body, constituting a negative charge, and a loss of electrons, constituting a corresponding positive charge
2. 1. an electric current
   2. an electric charge
3. the branch of physics dealing with electricity
4. electric current supplied as a public utility for lighting, heating, etc.
5. strong emotional tension, excitement, etc.

Etymology: see electric