e'lectrifier
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electrify (ɪˈlɛktrɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to adapt or equip (a system, device, etc) for operation by electrical power |
| 2. | to charge with or subject to electricity |
| 3. | to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill |
| e'lectrifiable | |
| —adj | |
| electrifi'cation | |
| —n | |
| e'lectrifier | |
| —n | |
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