Electricity Definition
ĭ-lĕk-trĭsĭ-tē, ēlĕk-
noun
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.
Webster's New World
The physical science of such phenomena.
American Heritage
An electric current.
Webster's New World
An electric charge.
Webster's New World
The branch of physics dealing with electricity.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Electricity
Noun
Singular:
electricity
Plural:
electricitiesOrigin of Electricity
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From electric + -ity.
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