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‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; up + E. electrotonus. ] (Physiol.) The condition of decreased irritability of a nerve in the region of the positive electrode or anode on the passage of a current of electricity through it. Foster. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. cata + elecrode. ] (Physics) The negative electrode or pole of a voltaic battery. Faraday. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Physics) Relating to, or characterized by, catelectrotonus. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; down + &unr_; (see Electro-) + &unr_; tone. ] (Physics) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Electron. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. An electrotype. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ L. electrum amber. See Electric. ] A prefix or combining form signifying pertaining to electricity, produced by electricity, producing or employing electricity, etc.; as, electro-negative; electro-dynamic; electro-magnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to electro-ballistics. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The art or science of measuring the force or velocity of projectiles by means of electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Biol.) One versed in electro-biology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Biol.) 1. That branch of biology which treats of the electrical phenomena of living organisms. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That phase of mesmerism or animal magnetism, the phenomena of which are supposed to be produced by a form of electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; life + -scopy. ] (Biol.) A method of determining the presence or absence of life in an animal organism with a current of electricity, by noting the presence or absence of muscular contraction. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Physics) The occurrence or production of certain capillary effects by the action of an electrical current or charge. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Physics) Pert. to, or caused by, electro-capillarity. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to electro-chemistry. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. That branch of science which treats of the relation of electricity to chemical changes. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Astron. Physics) An instrument for obtaining an accurate record of the time at which any observed phenomenon occurs, or of its duration. It has an electro-magnetic register connected with a clock. See Chronograph. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Belonging to the electro-chronograph, or recorded by the aid of it. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Electro- + cute in execute. ] To execute or put to death by electricity. -- E*lec`tro*cu"tion, n. [1913 Webster]

n. 1. execution by electricity. Electrocution as a form of punishment for crime is usually carried out while the victim is sitting in a chair specially designed for the purpose, called an electric chair, fitted with electrodes that contact the head and limbs. To be executed in such a manner is sometimes referred to in grim humor as to ride the lightning.
Syn. -- burning. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

2. killing by electric shock. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. an executioner who uses electricity to kill the condemned person. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Electro- + Gr. "odo`s way, path: cf. F. électrode.] (Elec.) a conducting object by which electricity is conveyed into or from a solution or other non-metallic conducting medium; esp., the ends of the wires or conductors, leading from source of electricity, and terminating in the medium traversed by the current. Electrodes may be specially designed or made of a special material for particular purposes, as for example silver electrodes used in electroplating. [1913 Webster +PJC]

{ } a. (Physics) Pertaining to the movements or force of electric or galvanic currents; dependent on electric force. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The phenomena of electricity in motion. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The branch of science which treats of the properties of electric currents; dynamical electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An instrument for measuring the strength of electro-dynamic currents. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The art or process of engraving by means of electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A mode of etching upon metals by electrolytic action. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + genesis. ] (Physiol.) Same as Electrogeny. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to electrogenesis; as, an electrogenic condition. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; to produce. ] (Physiol.) A term sometimes applied to the effects (tetanus) produced in the muscles of the limbs, when a current of electricity is passed along the spinal cord or nerves. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The art or process of gilding copper, iron, etc., by means of voltaic electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Gilded by means of voltaic electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + -graph. ] 1. A mark, record, or tracing, made by the action of electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An apparatus, controlled by electric devices, used to trace designs for etching. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

3. An instrument for the reproduction at a distance of pictures, maps, etc., by means of electricity. [ archaic ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

4. An image made by the Röntgen rays; a sciagraph. [ archaic ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

5. A cinematograph using the arc light. [ archaic ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. Of or pertaining to an electrograph or electrography. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. 1. The art or process of making electrographs or using an electrograph. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. = Galvanography. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. Of or pertaining to electro-kinetics. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. That branch of electrical science which treats of electricity in motion. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Formed from electric in imitation of chandelier. ] A branching frame, often of ornamental design, to support electric illuminating lamps. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + -logy. ] That branch of physical science which treats of the phenomena of electricity and its properties. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; a loosing, dissolving, fr. &unr_; to loose, dissolve. ] (Physics & Chem.) The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; a dissoluble: cf. F. électrolyte. ] (Physics & Chem.) A compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an electric current.

{ } a. [ Cf. F. électrolytique. ] Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action. -- E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

a. Capable of being electrolyzed, or decomposed by electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act or the process of electrolyzing. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Electrolyzed p. pr. & vb. n. Electrolyzing ] [ Cf. F. électrolyser. See Electrolysis. ] 1. To decompose by the direct action of electricity. Faraday. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. [ See Electrolysis. ] To subject to electrolysis. -- E*lec`tro*ly*za"tion n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

n. A mass, usually of soft iron, but sometimes of some other magnetic metal, as nickel or cobalt, rendered temporarily magnetic by being placed within a coil of wire through which a current of electricity is passing. The metal is generally in the form of a bar, either straight, or bent into the shape of a horseshoe. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to electromagnetism. [ 1913 Webster ]

Electro-magnetic engine, an engine in which the motive force is electro-magnetism. --
Electro-magnetic theory of light (Physics), a theory of light which makes it consist in the rapid alternation of transient electric currents moving transversely to the direction of the ray. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. magnetism produced by an electric current. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. one of the fundamental forces of nature, responsible for both electrical and magnetic phenomena. Called also the electromagnetic force. Formerly believed to be separate phenomena, electricity and magnetism were shown by experiment and theory to be different aspects of the electromagnetic force. It is responsible for the forces generated between magnetically or electrically charged objects, and is the fundamental force responsible for the characteristics of electromagnetic radiation, including light. [ PJC ]

3. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena. [ WordNet 1.5 ]