electrocution

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Definition

Electrocution means serious injury or death caused by electricity passing through the body.

Usage & Nuances

"Electrocution" specifically refers to severe injury or fatality, not just any electric shock. Most often used in formal, medical, or news contexts. Do not use for small shocks (use 'electric shock' or 'shock'). Common phrases include 'death by electrocution' and 'accidental electrocution.'

Spanish: electrocuciónPortuguese (BR): eletrocussãoPortuguese (PT): eletrocussãoChinese (Simplified): 触电致死Chinese (Traditional): 觸電致死Hindi: विद्युत्-आघात (बिजली लगने से मृत्यु)Arabic: الصعق بالكهرباءBengali: বিদ্যুৎস্পৃষ্ট হয়ে মৃত্যু - বিদ্যুৎস্পৃষ্ট হওয়া (গুরুতরভাবে)Russian: поражение электрическим током - смерть от поражения токомJapanese: 感電死 - 感電による重傷Vietnamese: điện giật chết - bị thương nặng do điện giậtKorean: 감전사 - 심한 감전Turkish: elektrik çarpması sonucu ölüm - ciddi elektrik çarpmasıUrdu: برق زدگی (جان لیوا یا شدید چوٹ والا)Indonesian: tersengat listrik berat - kematian akibat sengatan listrik

Example Sentences

Proper safety training can prevent most workplace electrocution incidents.

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He died from electrocution after touching a live wire.

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Electrocution is a serious danger in construction work.

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The warning sign shows the risk of electrocution.

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The movie villain meets his end by electrocution during the final fight.

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There have been several cases of accidental electrocution involving broken appliances.

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