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2 : to kill by electric shock

— elec·tro·cu·tion noun

elec·trode noun : a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit

elec·tro·en·ceph·a·lo·gram noun : the tracing made by an electroencephalograph

elec·tro·en·ceph·a·lo·graph noun : an apparatus for detecting and recording brain waves

— elec·tro·en·ceph·a·lo·graph·ic adjective

— elec·tro·en·ceph·a·log·ra·phy noun

elec·trol·o·gist noun : one that uses electrical means to remove hair, warts, moles, and birthmarks from the body

elec·trol·y·sis noun 1 : the production of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte

2 : the destruction of hair roots with an electric current

— elec·tro·lyt·ic adjective

elec·tro·lyte noun : a nonmetallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions; also : a substance whose solution or molten form is such a conductor

elec·tro·mag·net noun : a core of magnetic material (as iron) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

elec·tro·mag·net·ic adjective : of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

— elec·tro·mag·net·i·cal·ly adverb

electromagnetic radiation noun : energy in the form of electromagnetic waves; also : a series of electromagnetic waves

electromagnetic wave noun : a wave (as a radio wave, an X-ray, or a wave of visible light) that consists of associated electric and magnetic effects and that travels at the speed of light

elec·tro·mag·ne·tism noun 1 : magnetism developed by a current of electricity

2 : a natural force responsible for interactions between charged particles which result from their charge

elec·tro·mo·tive force noun : the potential difference derived from an electrical source per unit quantity of electricity passing through the source

elec·tron noun : a negatively charged elementary particle

elec·tron·ic adjective 1 : of or relating to electrons or electronics

2 : involving a computer

— elec·tron·i·cal·ly adverb

electronic mail noun : E-MAIL

elec·tron·ics noun 1 : the physics of electrons and electronic devices

2 : electronic components, devices, or equipment

electron microscope noun : an instrument in which a beam of electrons is used to produce an enlarged image of a minute object

electron tube noun : a device in which electrical conduction by electrons takes place within a sealed container and which is used for the controlled flow of electrons

electron volt noun : a unit of energy equal to 1.60 × 10-19 joule

elec·tro·pho·re·sis noun : the movement of suspended particles through a medium (as paper or gel) by an electromotive force

— elec·tro·pho·ret·ic adjective

elec·tro·plate verb : to coat (as with metal) by electrolysis

elec·tro·shock therapy noun : the treatment of mental disorder by applying electric current to the head and inducing convulsions

elec·tro·stat·ics noun : physics dealing with the interactions of stationary electric charges

el·ee·mos·y·nary adjective : CHARITABLE

el·e·gance noun 1 a : refined gracefulness

b : tasteful richness (as of design)

2 : something marked by elegance

— el·e·gant·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1a, 1b] class, grace, handsomeness, majesty, refinement, stateliness; also grandeur, lavishness, magnificence, ornateness, richness, splendor

el·e·gant adjective : marked by elegance; also : of a high grade or quality

Synonyms

graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, stately, tasteful; also grand, lavish, luxurious, magnificent, ornate, rich, splendid; polished, sophisticated; classic, exquisite; fashionable, posh, smart, stylish

Antonyms

graceless, inelegant, tasteless, unhandsome

choice, dainty, delicate, exquisite, rare, select—more at CHOICE

ele·giac adjective : of or relating to an elegy

el·e·gy noun, plural -gies : a song, poem, or speech expressing grief for one who is dead; also : a reflective poem usu. melancholy in tone

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