electrocution
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- noun
- /ɪˌlɛktrəˈkuːʃən/
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electrocución
- That's the case for one Pittsburgh family who lost a loved one in 2010 due to an electrocution accident.
- death by electrocution
- electrocutions and shocks
- risk of electrocution
Examples
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Floodwaters are frequently energized with electricity and pose a real electrocution hazard.
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According to local law enforcement, he died of an accidental electrocution in his hotel room.
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If we can find out what it is that produces this immunity against electricity, we might be the means of saving the hundreds of lives that are lost every year through accidental electrocution.
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John, a math major and economics minor, died of electrocution on Saturday, Sept. 15, after falling headfirst onto the third rail of the train tracks at the Loyola El stop.
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Falling power lines can result in electrocution during severe storms.
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Maintenance workers should follow safety protocols to avoid electrocution while handling electrical equipment.
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Standing in flooded areas can increase the risk of electrocution from submerged electrical wires.
Synonyms
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A sudden pain or injury when electricity passes through the body
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3.4
A sudden pain and muscle tightening when electricity passes through the body
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Electrocution is a mix of electric ('power from electricity') and execution ('killing someone'). It was made to name death or serious injury caused by electric shock. So, electrocution means being killed or badly hurt by electricity.