electric
adjectivemasculine/i.lɛˈtɾi.ku/high
e·lé·tri·co
Definition
Relating to or operated by electricity.
The electric car is quieter than the combustion engine car.
The house's electric wiring needs to be checked.
Common collocations
electric carelectric currentelectric fieldelectric appliance
Idiomatic expressions
- electric shock (a sudden discharge of electricity through the body)
Etymology
Do grego 'ēlektron' (âmbar), através do latim 'electricus'.