magnetricity etymology

English word magnetricity comes from English magnet, English electricity

Detailed word origin of magnetricity

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
magnet English (eng) (informal, figuratively, preceded by a noun) A person or thing that attracts what is denoted by the preceding noun.. A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
electricity English (eng) (physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]. A feeling of excitement; a thrill. [from 18th c.]. Electric power/energy as used in homes etc., supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]. Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the [...]
magnetricity English (eng) (physics) The flow of magnetic monopoles as the magnetic equivalent of electricity.

Words with the same origin as magnetricity

Descendants of electricity
WiTricity electret electrickery hydricity lecky