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electric car

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun electric car has 1 sense
  1. electric, electric automobile, electric car - a car that is powered by electricity
    --1 is a kind of car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar

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Term: Electric Car

Description

An electric car, also known as an electric vehicle (EV), is a type of automobile that runs solely on electricity. It is powered by an electric motor, usually using rechargeable batteries or fuel cells, instead of a conventional internal combustion engine.


Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A car that is powered by electricity instead of gasoline or diesel.

Example sentence: I'm considering buying an electric car to reduce my carbon footprint.


Sense 2: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or operated by electricity.

Example sentence: The new Tesla Model S is known for its impressive electric car technology.


Sense 3: Noun (Local)

Definition: In some regions, "electric car" may specifically refer to a small, battery-powered vehicle used for short commutes or local transportation.

Example sentence: Due to heavy traffic in the city center, electric cars are becoming popular for short trips in our urban neighborhood.


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