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electrocution

/ɪˌlɛk.trəˈkjuː.ʃən/

Translations

electrocutionnoun

electrocutions

поражение электрическим током

The worker suffered electrocution while repairing the power line.

Рабочий получил поражение электрическим током при ремонте линии электропередачи.

Synonyms

electrical injury

electrical shock

fatal shock

electrocutionadjective

/ɪˌlɛk.trəˈkjuː.ʃən/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g. "electrocution hazard").

electrocutionnoun

The act of killing or injuring someone by electric shock.

The faulty wiring led to the electrocution of the worker.

The execution of a person by electric chair.

The criminal was sentenced to death by electrocution.

electrocutionadjective

Relating to or capable of causing electrocution.

Workers must wear insulated gloves when dealing with electrocution risks.