B1adjectivetechnologyscience
US/ɪˈlek.trɪ.kəl/
UK/ɪˈlek.trɪ.kəl/
using, producing or connected with electricity
In context
The fire was caused by an electrical fault in the kitchen.
He works as an electrical engineer for a power company.
Always turn off electrical appliances before you clean them.
Words that go with electrical
adjective + noun
- electrical engineerHer father is an electrical engineer.
- electrical applianceThis shop sells electrical appliances.
- electrical faultAn electrical fault left the building without power.
- electrical equipmentKeep electrical equipment away from water.
- electrical wiringThe electrical wiring in the old house is unsafe.
- electrical stormAn electrical storm lit up the sky last night.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
electrical carCorrect: electric car