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electrocution

[ih-lek-truh-kyoo-shuhn] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈkju ʃən /


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At four years old, she was killed by electrocution, an all too common cause of death for large birds of prey.

From Science Daily Dec. 11, 2025

According to a 2014 analysis of bird deaths across the U.S., electrocution on power lines is a significant cause of bird mortality.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2025

A lot of work has also been done to adapt thousands of kilometres of power cables to reduce the risk of electrocution.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2025

Besides habitat fragmentation caused by roads, farms and other construction, electrocution by power lines is another major threat to sloths.

From Salon Mar. 2, 2024

The first execution by electrocution had actually taken place eleven months earlier, at Auburn.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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