Electrics

/ɪˈlɛktrɪks/ noun

Definition

Electrical systems, equipment, or devices, or the plural of electric.

Etymology

From 'electric,' which comes from Greek 'elektron' (amber), because ancient Greeks discovered that rubbing amber creates static electricity.

Kelly Says

The word 'electric' literally means 'of amber' because ancient Greeks noticed amber attracts light things when rubbed—they had no idea they were discovering electrons, but the word preserved that accident of history!

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