noun · academic
electrification
UK/ɪˌlɛktrɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/US/ɪˌlɪktrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/e·lec·tri·fi·CA·tion
the process of replacing systems that use fossil fuels with ones that use electricity
Examples
“The electrification of bus fleets can significantly reduce urban air pollution.”
“Electrification of transport is a key part of national decarbonisation strategies.”
“Rural electrification improves access to services and economic opportunities.”
Band 8 sentence
“A national electrification strategy, combined with renewable energy, is essential to decarbonise road transport.”
Collocations
- electrification of buses
- rural electrification
- electrification programme
Word family
Common mistakes
electricification→electrification
electrify the buses→electrify the bus fleet / electrify buses
Say it for a higher band
5electric→6electrify→7+electrification
Synonyms
electrifying
Easily confused
electrify
“The government plans to electrify the main railway line next year.”
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