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adj
Not electric; not operated by electricity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Synonyms: nonelectrical
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Not capable of conducting electricity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A substance or object that cannot be electrified, but through which electricity passes; a conductor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: electric
History
Etymology tree English non- Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus New Latin ēlectricusbor. English electric English nonelectric From non- + electric.
Across languages
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