Electrocuted
Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːtɪd/
Electrocuted (adj)
- Having been harmed by an electric current passing through the body.
- Killed because an electric current stopped the body’s normal functions.
Electrocuted (v)
- To kill or seriously harm someone by letting electricity pass through their body.
Electrocuted (adjective)
Examples
- He was electrocuted and needed urgent medical care.
- The worker suffered an electrocuted electric shock injury at the site.
Electrocuted (verb)
Examples
- Faulty wiring can electrocuted someone in seconds.
- A wet floor can electrocuted a person who touches metal.