Definition of Electrocution in English :

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Electrocution meaning in English

Meaning of Electrocution in English

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Electrocution pronunciation in English

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Electrocution

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Noun

1. burning, electrocution

execution by electricity

2. electrocution

killing by electric shock

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Electrocution

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to kill as a result of an electric shock
2. US
to execute in the electric chair

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Electrocution

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verb transitiveWord forms: eˈlectroˌcuted or eˈlectroˌcuting
to kill with a charge of electricity; specif., to execute in the electric chair

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Electrocution

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tr.v. e·lec·tro·cut·ed, e·lec·tro·cut·ing, e·lec·tro·cutes
1. To kill with electricity: a worker who was electrocuted by a high-tension wire.
2. To execute (a person sentenced to death) by means of electricity.

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