electricity

Meanings

• noun

  A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons, which is produced from various sources and transmitted and used for lighting and power.

  - "Electricity is the power that lights our homes and cities."
  - "The electricity grid transports electricity from power stations to consumers."

• noun

  The property of a body or substance that makes it possible to conduct an electric current.

  - "Copper is a good conductor of electricity."
  - "The human body is a good conductor of electricity, which is why we should avoid touching electrical wires."

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Pronunciation

1. /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with electricity
delectability , selectivity , electability , deflectability

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Variants

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electricities , electricity , static electricities , static electricity

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Etymology

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From the Old Italian word 'electrica', derived from 'electrum' (amber), because amber, when rubbed, produces an electric charge.

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Trivia

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1. Benjamin Franklin is credited with discovering electricity through his famous kite experiment in 1752.

2. The largest power station in the world is the Itaipu Dam in Brazil, which generates over 14 gigawatts of electricity.

3. The human body produces about 100 watts of electricity through metabolic processes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electric current: A flow of electric charge, typically in the form of electrons, through a conductor.

2. Electric field: An invisible force that surrounds and influences charged particles.

3. Voltage: A measure of the electric potential difference between two points.

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Culture

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Electricity has played a significant role in shaping modern civilization. It has been the driving force behind the Industrial Revolution and the development of various technologies such as telegraph, telephone, radio, television, and computers. In literature, electricity has been used as a metaphor for various concepts such as power, energy, and excitement. In art, it has been depicted as a source of light and a symbol of progress and innovation.

How to Memorize "electricity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a battery, which stores electricity and releases it when needed. Visualize the flow of electrons as a stream of tiny particles moving from the negative terminal to the positive terminal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate electricity with light bulbs, as they are a common application of electricity. Also, associate it with power and energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Energize Every Room' to remember that electricity is used to power every room in a house.

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