ELECTRICITY


Meaning of ELECTRICITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, ē-ˌ, -ˈtris-tē ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Date: 1646

1.

a. : a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons

b. : electric current or power

2. : a science that deals with the phenomena and laws of electricity

3. : keen contagious excitement

could feel the electricity in the room

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.