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electricity
Definition
- Electricity, the flow of electrical power produced through the conversion of a primary energy source, is the dominant form of global energy production. Scientific advances and increased public demand resulted in the growth of the electric industry, a key component of public utilities, in the late 19th and 20th centuries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Electricity]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/electricity
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