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electrokinesis

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The transport of particles or fluid by means of an electric field acting on a fluid which has a net mobile charge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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noun

Meaning 2

The generation of electrical force using the mind alone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: fantasy, literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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History

Etymology

From electro- + -kinesis.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: électrokinésie — particle or fluid transport produced by an electrical field
  • German: Elektrokinese — particle or fluid transport produced by an electrical field
  • Korean: 전기역학 (jeon'giyeokhak) — particle or fluid transport produced by an electrical field