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electricity

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Meanings
noun
Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

Examples :

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "
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Related Words

Illustration nonconducting

nonconducting adjective

/ˌnɑn kənˈdʌktɪŋ/ /ˌnɑːn kənˈdʌktɪŋ/

That does not conduct (electricity or heat).

"The oven mitts are made of a nonconducting material to protect your hands from the heat. "

Illustration phenomenon

phenomenon noun

/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration conditioner

conditioner noun

/kənˈdɪʃənər/ /kənˈdɪʃnər/

Anything that improves the condition of something

"After washing my hair, I used conditioner to make it soft and easy to comb. "

Illustration distribution

distribution noun

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distribution of the school supplies was done fairly, giving each student an equal amount. "

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration interaction

interaction noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

Illustration substances

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

Illustration lightweight

lightweight noun

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "

Illustration electromagnetic

electromagnetic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Relating to electromagnetism

"The cell phone emits electromagnetic waves that allow us to communicate. "

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration unexpectedly

unexpectedly adverb

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

In an unexpected manner.

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "