De elektrische energie
Example: De elektrische energie wordt opgewekt door zonnepanelen op het dak.
Definition
"De elektrische energie" refers to the energy generated by the movement of electrons through a conductor, typically used to power devices and systems. It can be produced by various means, such as solar panels, which convert sunlight into usable electrical power.
Etymology
The term "de elektrische energie" comes from Dutch, where "elektrische" relates to electricity, derived from the Greek word 'ēlektron' meaning amber, known for its static electricity properties. "Energie" stems from the Greek 'energeia', meaning activity or operation. Together, they describe the active force generated by electric charge.
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"De elektrische energie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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