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Its from the greek ήλεκτρον or έλεκτρον the name the Greeks gave (I thing it was Thales of Miletus) to a mineral that showed magnetic qualities.
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When did the Ancient Greeks discover electricity?
The Greeks discovered that if amber was rubbed it could produce sparks. They thought it was a special property of amber. The Greek word for amber was Elektron, hence the modern word.
What does skeleton mean in ancient Greek?
In ancient Greek skeleton means "dried-up".
What is ancient geek theater?
you mean greek
What does panthos mean?
everything (from Ancient greek)
What does the ancient Greek name mila mean?
Apple.
What is the greek word for amber?
Elektron
The word electronics is derived from what greek word?
Elektron :)
What does Elektron mean in Greek?
ηλεκτρον (elektron) is the greek word for amber.additional note:amber if rubbed with certain materials creates static electricity.electrum is the latin word for amber. Which in modern latin is known as electricus [adj] coined by William Gilbert from electrum, which later gave rise to the use of electric.
When did the Ancient Greeks discover electricity?
The Greeks discovered that if amber was rubbed it could produce sparks. They thought it was a special property of amber. The Greek word for amber was Elektron, hence the modern word.
What does Dalton mean in ancient greek?
Dalton in ancient Greek is the name of the god of games
What does skeleton mean in ancient Greek?
In ancient Greek skeleton means "dried-up".
What does Arkho mean in Greek?
Ancient.
What does Easter mean in Greek?
In ancient Greek it means nothing.
What is Zeus name in accent Greek?
If you mean ancient greek, Zeus is his name in Ancient Greek. His ROMAN name is Jupiter.
What is ancient geek theater?
you mean greek
What does panthos mean?
everything (from Ancient greek)
How do you say you in ancient greek?
The words that mean ancient are archaeos, archaea, archaeo and in Greek αρχαίος, αρχαία, αρχαίο.
