English

electricity

iˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i, iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti, ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti, ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti
Meaning: a form of energy that provides power to devices
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti, ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti, ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti, ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti

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Example sentences

Solar panels can generate clean electricity for your home.
Solar panels can generate clean electricity for your home.
The electricity company charges more during peak hours.
The electricity company charges more during peak hours.
The building uses solar energy to provide heat and electricity.
The building uses solar energy to provide heat and electricity.
The factory burned coal to produce electricity.
The factory burned coal to produce electricity.
The conversion of sunlight into electricity is called the photovoltaic effect.
The conversion of sunlight into electricity is called the photovoltaic effect.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in contexts related to energy production and utility bills.

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