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Definition of: electric
(i·lek′trik) adjective
1. Relating to, derived from, produced, or operated by electricity.
2. Containing, producing, or carrying electricity.
3. Spirited; magnetic; thrilling. Also e·lec′tri·cal.
—noun
1. A street car, train, or other vehicle run by electricity.
2. Any substance or material, as amber or resin, which can be given an electric charge by rubbing. [<NL electricus <L electrum amber <Gk. ēlektron]
—e·lec′tri·cal·ly adverb
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