Nonelectrical

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is not an electrical engineer.

    "Moreover, the Power System is run largely by electrical engineers, who occupy the top two positions. In the past, nonelectricals who have made it into upper management circles seem to be exceptions […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not electrical; not operated by electricity. not-comparable

    "Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectrical can opener."

  2. 2
    Not capable of conducting electricity. not-comparable

Synonyms

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nonelectricnonelectric

Example

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"Since the power was out, we used an old-fashioned nonelectrical can opener."

Etymology

From non- + electrical.

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