De elektrificatie
Example: De elektrificatie van het platteland verbetert de levensstandaard aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De elektrificatie" refers to the process of supplying electricity to an area, especially one that previously lacked electrical power. It often involves installing electrical infrastructure to improve living standards, as in the example of rural electrification enhancing quality of life.
Etymology
The word "de elektrificatie" comes from the Dutch language, derived from 'elektriciteit' meaning electricity, combined with the suffix '-ficatie' which indicates the act or process of making or becoming. It shares roots with the English 'electrification,' tracing back to the Greek 'ēlektron,' meaning amber, known for its static electricity properties.
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"De elektrificatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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