"electrovore" meaning in English

See electrovore in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹəvɔː(ɹ)/ Audio: Electrovore US.ogg Forms: electrovores [plural]
Etymology: From electro- + -vore. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|electro|vore}} electro- + -vore Head templates: {{en-noun}} electrovore (plural electrovores)
  1. (science fiction) An organism or entity which feeds on electricity. Categories (topical): Electricity, Science fiction

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