Electricity

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ noun

Definition

A form of energy caused by moving electrons that powers lights, machines, and devices.

Etymology

From Greek 'elektron' meaning 'amber.' When Greeks rubbed amber, it produced static electricity, so they named this mysterious force after the material that demonstrated it.

Kelly Says

The word 'electricity' comes from amber because ancient Greeks noticed that rubbing amber made it attract things—they discovered static electricity by accident and named it after the material that showed them it existed.

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