Etymology

electrine

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to amber, especially in having the ability to generate static electricity. Full definition →

Latin ēlectrīn(us)
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  1. Latin · derived fromēlectrīn(us)“of amber”
  2. English todayelectrine

From Latin ēlectrīn(us) (“of amber”). See electric.

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