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amber in greek means a symbol or u can say it means or is related to electricity .thats wat i know

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What is the Greek word for 'Amber'?

Ἠλέκτρα


What is the greek word for amber?

Elektron


In ancient greek what did elektron mean?

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.


What is Greek word of electricity?

It derives from the greek word ήλεκτρον (electron) the greek word for amber. The ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus (late 7th century BC) was the first to talk about the electromagnetic qualities of amber.


What is electras greek name?

Electra or Êlektrê is a Greek name, with the meaning of "amber".


What is the ancient Greek word for amber?

ήλεκτρο (electro)


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.


What does amber mean in Gaelic?

'Amber' is not a Gaelic word.


How has the greek word for amber become the word for electricity?

Electric comes from the Latin word electrum "amber," from Greek elektron "amber".Originally the word described substances which, like amber, attract other substances when rubbed. Electric means charged with electricity and is from 1670s. The physical force was called this because it was first generated by rubbing amber.


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 amber mean in Lithuania?

Amber is significant to Lithuania's economy as it is one of the natural resources of that country.


What does Amber mean in a different languages?

In Spanish, amber is "ámbar." In French, it is "ambre." In German, it is "Bernstein."