energy-using
|en-er-gy-us-ing|
B2
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/ˈɛnərdʒi ˌjuːzɪŋ/
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/ˈɛnədʒi ˌjuːzɪŋ/
consuming energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'energy-using' originates from the combination of 'energy' and 'use,' where 'energy' refers to the capacity for doing work and 'use' means to employ for a purpose.
Historical Evolution
'energy' and 'use' have been combined in modern English to describe devices or systems that consume energy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'using energy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that consumes or requires energy to operate.
The energy-using appliances in the house were all turned off to save electricity.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 02:37