Electropower

/ɪˈlɛktrəˌpaʊər/ noun

Definition

Electrical power or energy, often used to refer to power generation, distribution, or the electrical energy used to operate devices.

Etymology

From electro- (electricity) combined with power (from Old French povoir meaning ability or strength), a modern compound describing electrical energy capacity.

Kelly Says

As we talk about 'electropower' more and more, it reveals how central electricity has become to civilization—we've moved from talking about 'power' (strength) to 'electrical power' to just 'electropower' as the only power that matters.

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