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electrification

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e·lec·tri·fy  (-lktr-f)
tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies
1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor).
2.
a. To wire or equip (a building, for example) for the use of electric power.
b. To provide with electric power.
c. Music To amplify (music) by electronic means.
3. To thrill, startle greatly, or shock: a powerful performance that electrified the audience.

[electri(c) + -fy.]

e·lectri·fia·ble adj.
e·lectri·fi·cation (-f-kshn) n.
e·lectri·fier n.
e·lectri·fying·ly adv.
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Noun1.electrification - the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group
activating, energizing, activation - the activity of causing to have energy and be active
2.electrification - the act of providing electricity; "the electrification of rural Tennessee"
exploitation, development - the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful; "the development of Alaskan resources"; "the exploitation of copper deposits"
Translations
Spanish electrification [ɪlɛktrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nelectrificación f

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It described how the Rural Electrification Agency lasted long after every farm in America had been wired by finding other worthy projects, such as helping out country clubs.
ABB will deliver a total electrification solution, and for power distribution ABB will supply main transformers, distribution transformers, MV switchgears, motors, and single drives.
Hitachi will supply the cars, consisting of four trains each with three cars, as well as the electrification system, operation management, communications and platform screen doors.
 
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