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Where does “ἤλεκτρον” come from?

ἤλεκτρον (Ancient Greek): amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum

Definitions

  1. amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum

Words derived from “ἤλεκτρον”

  • electronic
  • electric
  • electricity
  • electron
  • electrode
  • electromagnetic
  • dielectric
  • electrolyte
  • electronically
  • electrostatic
  • electrophoresis
  • electrochemical
  • electrically
  • piezoelectric
  • electromotive
  • electrolysis
  • hydroelectric
  • electrolytic
  • electrician
  • Electra
  • electrocardiogram
  • electrification
  • electrophysiological
  • electromechanical