Electrocution

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Electrocution

The term electrocution can mean any of the following:

Electrocution is also frequently used incorrectly to refer to any electric shock received. However, non-fatal exposure to electricity is referred to as electric shock.

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The term electrocution can mean any of the following:

murder
Murder

Murder as defined in common law countries, is the unlawful killing of another human being with intent , and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide....
, accidental death, or suicide by electric shock
Electric shock

An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human's body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient Electric current through the muscles or hair....
deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair
Electric chair

Execution by electrocution is an execution method originating in the United States in which the person being put to death is strapped to a specially built wooden chair and electric shock through electrodes placed on the body....
; the word "electrocution" is a portmanteau for "electrical execution"
Fatal injury from an electric shock
Electric shock

An electric shock can occur upon contact of a human's body with any source of voltage high enough to cause sufficient Electric current through the muscles or hair....
, usually causing electrical burns, arc burns, and thermal contact burns.

Electrocution is also frequently used incorrectly to refer to any electric shock received. However, non-fatal exposure to electricity is referred to as electric shock.

Electrocution

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