Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

electret

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.50 in modern English

Syllables: elec-tret
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge; usually a metallized film; used in electroacoustic and electromechanical transducers and in air filters.

Etymology

Blend of electricity + magnet.

Inflected Forms

electrets (plural)

Derived Forms

electretic photoelectret

Questions

What does electret mean?: A solid dielectric having a quasi-permanent charge; usually a metallized film; used in electroacoustic and electromechanical transducers and in air filters.
Where does electret come from?: Blend of electricity + magnet.

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