noun

electrocution

electrocution

The cause of death was accidental electrocution.

The cause of death was accidental electrocution.

Electrocution was a method of capital punishment.

Electrocution was a method of capital punishment.

((noun)) electrocution The warning sign mentioned the risk of electrocution.

Synonyms: electric shock death

From 'electro-' (electricity) + 'execution'. It was coined to mean 'execution by electricity'.

Think of the phrase 'electric execution' to remember its meaning.

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