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Alpachino10 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

electric or electrical?

Hi. I wonder if I should use "electric motor" or "electrical motor". I have seen both phrases in contexts; however, I'm not sure if there is a difference and which one is more suitable. I'd be thankful if anyone explain it. Thanks.
  

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'Electric motor' is less debatable. Here is a good distinction from online: Electric: Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity Electrical: Relating to or concerned with electricity

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Electric motor' is less debatable.
  • Here is a good distinction from online: Electric: Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity Electrical: Relating to or concerned with electricity
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'Electric motor' is less debatable. Here is a good distinction from online:

Electric: Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
Electrical: Relating to or concerned with electricity
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