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elec

elec

1 8.3
A short written form for electric or electricity, used in notes and labels
  • noun
  • Specialized
: eléctrico
  • and Electret Passive Environmental Radon Monitors (EPERMs) manufactured by Rad Elec, Inc.
  • elec and electricity

Examples

  • The engineer explained that the power supply needs to be upgraded to support higher elec demand.

  • Our new smartphone has advanced features that help track elec usage more efficiently.

  • Electricity cost: electricity price (P elec) times electricity sold (E) times the distribution system loss factor (1 + L dist).

    Academic text (2000)

  • The technician measured the elec output to ensure the system was functioning correctly.

Synonyms

electric
vselec
568 2.1

Powered by electricity, like cars or kettles

is a shortened form used in technical or informal contexts
electrical
vselec
339 3.1

About power that flows through wires and runs machines like lights

is a shortened form used in technical or informal contexts

Surface Forms

elec singular
elecs plural

Etymology

Elec is a short form of 'electric' or 'electricity' used in technical or informal writing. So, when you see elec it usually refers to power, electric systems, or the electricity bill.