electric shower

noun

a shower that heats water immediately before it is expelled, rather than drawing hot water from a tank

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nounelectric shower (plural electric showers)

plural electric showers

  1. a shower that heats water immediately before it is expelled, rather than drawing hot water from a tank

    Separate circuits supply electricity to an electric cooker or an electric shower.

    2001, Jim Breithaupt, Physics, Nelson Thornes, →ISBN, page 313
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    Hot water supplied by an electric faucet attachment at the kitchen sink, an electric shower attachment, etc., ...

    1992, 1990 Census of Population and Housing: Republic of Palau. Social, economic, and housing characteristics, page 38

    In the downstairs bathroom, I see a decent toilet and an electric shower. The electric shower is a little scary, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

    2010, Taylor Dibbert, Fiesta of Sunset: The Peace Corps, Guatemala and a Search for Truth, iUniverse, →ISBN, page 42
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