electricity
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• noun
A fundamental form of energy resulting from the existence and movement of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.
"Early physicists conducted experiments to understand how lightning and static electricity are related."
The supply of electric current to a house, building, or community for heating, lighting, and operating appliances.
"The severe winter storm knocked down power lines and left thousands of homes without electricity."
A state or feeling of thrilling excitement, tension, or anticipation.
"There was a palpable electricity in the concert hall just before the orchestra began to play."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-17th century by English physician and writer Sir Thomas Browne from Modern Latin 'electricus' ('like amber'), ultimately from Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' ('amber'), because rubbing amber was long known to produce static attraction.