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electrically, adv.|ɪˈlɛktrɪkəlɪ|
[f. electrical a. + -ly2.]
In an electrical manner.
1. In the manner of, by means of, or in relation to electricity.
1812Sir H. Davy Chem. Philos. 307 Points of platina are electrically ignited. 1854Scoffern in Orr's Circ. Sc. Chem. 212 Glass and flannel have been electrically excited. 1861Sir W. Fairbairn Addr. Brit. Assoc., Electrically, india-rubber possesses high advantages. 1873B. Stewart Conserv. Force iii. 67 Metallic coatings..not electrically connected. 1883Daily News 18 Sept. 3/7 The electrically-lighted marquee in Carlton-road.
2. fig. With suddenness, rapidity, or force as of electricity.
1842Lytton Zanoni 25 The orchestra—electrically sensitive to the impression of the audience. 1865Carlyle Fredk. Gt. V. xv. iii. 284 This electrically sudden operation on Prag. 1869Mrs. Whitney Hitherto xviii. 250 Why? she demanded electrically, like a thunder-clap. |