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ηλεκτρον (elektron) is the greek word for amber.

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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.

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