Electricize

/ɪˈlɛktrɪˌsaɪz/ verb

Definition

To charge with electricity; to make something electric.

Etymology

From 'electric' (from Greek 'elektron') plus '-ize' suffix meaning to make or cause to become. A variant form competing with 'electrify' in early scientific use.

Kelly Says

Scientists couldn't decide what to call this new verb—'electricize,' 'electrify,' and 'electricalize' all competed before 'electrify' became the winner we use today!

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