electric vs electric car

electric

noun
  • An electric car. 

  • An electric toothbrush. 

  • Fencing with the use of a body wire, box, and related equipment to detect when a weapon has touched an opponent. 

  • An electric typewriter. 

  • Electricity; the electricity supply. 

adj
  • Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical. 

  • Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent. 

  • Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying. 

electric car

noun
  • A car that uses electric motors and motor controllers instead of an internal combustion engine, the power coming from rechargeable batteries. 

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