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The origin is from the Greek word 'Electron' and the Latin word 'Electrum' meaning amber. This is because rubbing amber together causes electrostatic phenomena. The modern Latin word in 'Electricus'. The word became 'electric' in the mid 17th century and is ascribed to Sir Thomas Browne for his work in 1646

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Q: Where did the word 'electricity' originate?
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