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electric

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adjective A2
  1. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical. · An electric oven needs an electric socket.
  2. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
  3. Emotionally thrilling; electrifying. (figuratively)
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At the moment when the hand of the massive time-piece, representing Endymion asleep, pointed to nine on its golden face, and the hammer, the faithful type of mechanical thought, struck nine times, the name of the Count of Monte Cristo resounded in its turn, and as if by an electric shock all the assembly turned towards the door.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 968 · C1
Now, as I dislike him, and hope his railway, his electric telegraph, or his search for baths, will ruin him, I am watching for his discomfiture, which must soon take place.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 718 · C1
“What is it?” said she, starting at Madame Danglars’ touch as she would have done from an electric shock.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 931 · C1
Jane Andrews was over once last summer and she says it was a dazzling sight to see the electric lights and the flowers and all the lady guests in such beautiful dresses.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 255 · C1

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