electricitynoun [ U ]
uk/ˌel.ɪkˈtrɪs.ə.ti/us/iˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i/A2 a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc.:
The electricity has been turned off.
an electricity generating company
powered/heated by electricity
an electricity bill
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- Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city.
- Someone has turned off the electricity supply.
- The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity for 2000 homes.
- I pay my electricity bill by direct debit.
- Many people are living in encampments around the city with no electricity or running water.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Electricity & electronics
- anodize
- anti-static
- chargeable
- charger
- conduction
- destructive interference
- electric
- electric field
- electromagnetic
- electrostatic
- flow
- generation
- ground
- homing
- input
- linesman
- rechargeable
- resistor
- solid-state
- transistorized
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