resino-electric

adjective

Having a negative electric charge.

Meanings

adjectiveresino-electric (not comparable)
  1. archaicnot comparableHaving a negative electric charge.

Origin

From resin + -o- + electric, since a negative charge could be produced by rubbing resin.

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