electricity

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌiː.lekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/
• SAMPA: /%i:.lek"trIs.I.ti/

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• Hyphenation: e‧lec‧tric‧i‧ty

Noun

Singular electricity

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Electricity is a form of energy that comes from a battery or generator.

   You need electricity to turn on the light bulbs.

Related words

• electric
• electrical
• electron
• electrician
• electronic