electrocution

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
2. (countable, uncountable) Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.
3. (countable, informal, proscribed, uncountable) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

Concepten

elektrocutie

elektrokutie

Synoniemen

burning

electric shock

electrothanasia

Vertalingen

électrocution

electrocución

ηλεκτροπληξία

electrocució

elettroesecuzione

elettrocuzione

eletrocução

electrocussão

Hinrichtung

Elektrokution

fulminazione

quema

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القتل بالصدمة الكهربائية

elektrikle idam

صعق

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/

Etymologie (Engels)

Blend of electro- + execution. By surface analysis, electrocute + -ion.