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Electricity [entity]
Lexical units in this frame refer to Electricity, in particular as a form of energy harnessed for particular uses (such as powering machines). The Source of the Electricity may also be expressed, or incorporated in the meaning of the LUs.
A compound to generate wind|sou [electricity|ele] was built on the other side of those mountains.
China's [hydroelectric|ele] dam is being built primarily for flood control and energy production.
A compound to generate wind|sou [electricity|ele] was built on the other side of those mountains.
China's [hydroelectric|ele] dam is being built primarily for flood control and energy production.
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- ID
- #1535
- Entry
- frm_electricity
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Electricity (fn_1.7_2023)
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- English name
- Electricity
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity |
Electricity is the physical force that is used as power.
The Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation supplies [electricity|ele] for sections of Brunswick and Columbus counties. [Power|ele]'s out! |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor |
A characterization of some property of the Electricity.
Finally, electricity pricing will be determined by pooling cheaper|des hydroelectricity with more expensive thermoelectric plants (natural gas). |
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| Source |
The Source of the Electricity.
The electrical power from the plant|sou will be fed into the public grid And that is part of the reason Italy is now rethinking its ban on nuclear|sou power. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inherent_purpose |
The intended Inherent_purpose of the Electricity.
The government provides free electricity for cooking and cleaning only. |
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Lexical Units (13)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| current.n | — | FN: the flow of electrons providing power to electrical devices. |
| electric power.n | — | FN: electric energy. |
| electric.a | — | COD: of, worked by, or producing electricity. |
| electrical power.n | — | FN: electric energy. |
| electrical.a | — | COD: concerned with, operating by, or producing electricity. |
| electricity.n | — | COD: the supply of electric current to a building for heating, lighting, etc. |
| energy.n | — | COD: power derived from physical or chemical resources to provide light and heat or to work machines. |
| hydroelectric.a | — | FN: related to the production of electricity by waterpower. |
| hydroelectricity.n | — | FN: electricity produced by water power. |
| juice.n | — | COD: electrical energy. |
| photoelectric.a | — | COD: characterized by or involving the emission of electrons from a surface by the action of light. |
| photoelectricity.n | — | FN: electricity created or affected by light. |
| power.n | — | COD: energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means. |
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