ELECTRICITY

Electricity

Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and flow of electric charge. Electricity gives a wide variety of well-known effects, such as lightning, static electricity, electromagnetic induction and electrical current. In addition, electricity permits the creation and reception of electromagnetic radiation such as radio waves.

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electricity

Noun

  1. A property of amber and certain other substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a form of energy (occurring in positive and negative modes) which is a fundamental property of electrons and certain other subatomic particles.
  2. The study of such energy; the branch of science dealing with electrical phenomena.
  3. A feeling of excitement; a thrill.
  4. Electric power as used in homes etc., supplied by power stations or generators.


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