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Definition: ANELECTRIC

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A substance incapable of being electrified by friction.[Websters].
Adjective 1. Not becoming electrified by friction; -- opposed to idioelectric.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Anelectric" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Anelectric \An`e*lec"tric\, adjective. [from Greek expression 'an priv. English electric.]. (references)

Definition: ANELECTRIC

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A substance incapable of being electrified by friction.[Websters].
Adjective1. Not becoming electrified by friction; -- opposed to idioelectric.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "ANELECTRIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Anelectric \An`e*lec"tric\, adjective. [from Greek expression 'an priv. English electric.]. (references)