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Rheotome :: Rheotome (n.) An instrument which periodically or otherwise interrupts an electric current.

Electro-tint :: Electro-tint (n.) A style of engraving in relief by means of voltaic electricity. A picture is drawn on a metallic plate with some material which resists the fluids of a battery; so that, in electro-typing, the parts not covered by the varnish, etc., receive a deposition of metal, and produce the required copy in intaglio. A cast of this is then the plate for printing..

Poll :: Poll (n.) Specifically, the register of the names of electors who may vote in an election..

Electroplating :: Electroplating (n.) The art or process of depositing a coating (commonly) of silver, gold, or nickel on an inferior metal, by means of electricity..

Related :: Related (p. p. & a.) Standing in relation or connection; as, the electric and magnetic forcec are closely related..

Electro-puncturation :: Electro-puncturation (n.) Alt. of Electro-puncturin.

Option :: Option (n.) A right formerly belonging to an archbishop to select any one dignity or benefice in the gift of a suffragan bishop consecrated or confirmed by him, for bestowal by himself when next vacant; -- annulled by Parliament in 1845..

Electro-negative :: Electro-negative (n.) A body which passes to the positive pole in electrolysis.

Thunder :: Thunder (n.) The discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt.

Potential :: Potential (n.) The energy of an electrical charge measured by its power to do work; hence, the degree of electrification as referred to some standard, as that of the earth; electro-motive force..

Electric :: Electric (a.) Alt. of Electrica.

Elector :: Elector (a.) Pertaining to an election or to electors.

Vocal :: Vocal (n.) A man who has a right to vote in certain elections.

Electro-positive :: Electro-positive (a.) Hence: Positive; metallic; basic; -- distinguished from negative, nonmetallic, or acid..

Chronograph :: Chronograph (n.) An instrument for measuring or recording intervals of time, upon a revolving drum or strip of paper moved by clockwork. The action of the stylus or pen is controlled by electricity..

Elect :: Elect (v. t.) To pick out; to select; to choose.

Repulsion :: Repulsion (n.) The power, either inherent or due to some physical action, by which bodies, or the particles of bodies, are made to recede from each other, or to resist each other's nearer approach; as, molecular repulsion; electrical repulsion..

Designation :: Designation (n.) Selection and appointment for a purpose; allotment; direction.

Electrolyze :: Electrolyze (v. t.) To decompose by the direct action of electricity.

Eleven :: Eleven (n.) The eleven men selected to play on one side in a match, as the representatives of a club or a locality; as, the all-England eleven..

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