anelectric
|an-e-lec-tric|
/ˌæn.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/
not producing electricity by friction
Etymology
'anelectric' originates from the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'electric' from Greek 'ēlektron' meaning 'amber', which was associated with electricity due to static charge produced by rubbing amber.
'anelectric' was formed in English by combining 'an-' and 'electric' in the 18th century to describe substances that do not become electrified by friction.
Initially, it meant 'not electrified or not producing electricity by friction', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not electrified; not capable of being electrified or of producing electricity by friction.
Glass is an anelectric substance.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 20:51