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electric energy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The potential energy of an electric charge in an electric field, or of an electric current in a magnetic field.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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noun

Meaning 2

Electrical energy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: energia — potential energy of an electric charge
  • Spanish: energía electríca — potential energy of an electric charge