electric

electric
electric [ē lek′trik, ilek′trik]
adj.
[ModL electricus (coined, 1600, by William GILBERT2 Sir William Schwenck), lit., produced from amber by rubbing < ML, of amber < L electrum, amber, electrum < Gr ēlektron, akin to ēlektōr, shining, the sun < ?]
1. of, charged with, or conducting electricity [an electric wire]
2. producing, or produced by, electricity [an electric generator]
3. operated by electricity [an electric iron]
4. using electronic amplification: said of certain musical instruments [electric guitar, bass, etc.]
5. very tense or exciting; electrifying
6. designating a color that is very bright or metallic [electric blue]
n.
☆ a train, car, etc. operated by electricity

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