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electric (adjective)
Relating to, produced by, or operated by electricity. It acts as an adjective to describe devices that require electricity to function, or figuratively, to describe an atmosphere or performance that is thrilling, tense, and exciting.
"My new **electric** car is very quiet."
Think of an 'Electric' Eel. It is 'Exciting' to see but gives a 'Shock'. Both start with 'E'.
An electrical car. → An electric car.
The atmosphere was electricity. → The atmosphere was electric.
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