Phrase Hound found 189 phrases and 57 compound words that contain electric. The most common are listed below. Open electric in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 189
- electric fieldA region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.
- electric guitarA guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.
- electric motorA motor that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.
- electric shockAn instance of subjecting (someone or something) to an electric shock.
- electric currentA net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
- electric chargeAny of several quantities related to electricity.
- electric carA car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine, the power coming from rechargeable batteries.
- electric bassAn electric bass guitar with four strings, larger than a normal electric guitar. It has a lower pitch and is often used as a back-up beat for the lead guitar.
- Electric Power
- electric vehicleA vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion; most especially, an electric car or truck.
- electric chairA chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
- electric lightArtificial light using electricity as a source of illumination.
- electric energyThe potential energy of an electric charge in an electric field, or of an electric current in a magnetic field.
- electric rayAny of the group of rays of the order Torpedodiniformes, which can produce an electric discharge.
- electric guitarsplural of electric guitar: A guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.
- electric circuitA path, or an interconnected group of paths (at least one of which is closed), capable of carrying an electric current.
- electric potentialThe potential energy per unit charge at a point in a static electric field.
- electric motorsplural of electric motor: A motor that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.
- Electric Utility
- electric trainA railway train driven by electric motors powered by electricity supplied via overhead lines or third rails, or sometimes from rechargeable batteries. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- electric fireA fire, stove or heater powered by electricity.
- electric fieldsplural of electric field: A region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.
- electric eyeA sensor which measures the intensity of light, often used to start and stop electrical equipment (motorized doors, etc.).
- electric vehiclesplural of electric vehicle: A vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion; most especially, an electric car or truck.
- electric scooterSynonym of e-scooter: A variant of a kick scooter powered by an electric motor.
Compound words 57
- electronThe subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
- dielectricAn electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.
- electricallyBy means of electricity.
- bioelectricOf or pertaining to bioelectricity
- myoelectricUsing, or pertaining to, myoelectricity
- antiferroelectricDescribing a state in which dipoles are arranged antiparallel to adjacent ones, resulting in a net zero polarization
- anelectricNot becoming electrified by friction.
- geoelectricOf or pertaining to geoelectricity
- geothermoelectricDescribing electric power derived from a geothermal source
- helioelectricDescribing electric power generated by the rays of the sun.