Translation
electricity
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Word origin
From électrique, from Latin electrum, from Greek elektron ('amber'). Rubbed amber attracts light objects, and that is where the science began.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- elektron
- English cognates
- electricity, electric
Grammar
Examples
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There is no electricity left in the house.
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Electricity is expensive in winter.
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She turned off the electricity before leaving.
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The village got electricity after the war.
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Without electricity, nothing works here.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 4: électricité, charme, adjoint and 7 more words.