electrocution

[ ih-lek-truh-kyoo-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. death or injury from electricity passing through the body: The electrical cord used to light the showers was exposed to standing water, posing risk of electrocution.One current source of danger for golden eagles is electrocution on power poles that are not constructed to bird-friendly standards.

Origin of electrocution

1
An Americanism first recorded in 1885–90; electro- + (exe)cution

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