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animal electricity

noun

Definition of animal electricity

: electricity generated in the bodies of animals (as through friction) specifically : electricity generated by specially adapted organs of some fishes (as the electric eel) and apparently used chiefly in attack or defense

First Known Use of animal electricity

1765, in the meaning defined above

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