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electrifiable

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e·lec·tri·fy   (ĭ-lěk'trə-fī')   
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).

    1. To wire or equip (a building, for example) for the use of electric power.

    2. To provide with electric power.

    3. Music To amplify (music) by electronic means.

  2. To thrill, startle greatly, or shock: a powerful performance that electrified the audience.


[electri(c) + -fy.]
e·lec'tri·fi'a·ble adj., e·lec'tri·fi·ca'tion (-fĭ-kā'shən) n., e·lec'tri·fi'er n., e·lec'tri·fy'ing·ly adv.
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