electrocution

• Substantivo que designa a morte ou lesão grave causada por uma descarga de corrente elétrica ou, especificamente, a execução pela cadeira elétrica.

A noun referring to death or severe injury caused by electric shock, or specifically to execution by means of electricity.

1. Execution by electricityC1formal

   The act of killing someone by passing a strong electric current through their body, typically as a form of capital punishment.

   Execução por eletricidade

   • The state still uses electrocution as a method of execution in some places.
   • Electrocution was introduced as a supposedly more humane alternative to hanging.
   • The condemned prisoner was sentenced to death by electrocution.

2. Accidental death by electric shockB2formal

   Death caused by accidental contact with a high-voltage electrical source.

   Morte por choque elétrico

   • The worker died from accidental electrocution while repairing power lines.
   • Safety measures are crucial to prevent electrocution on construction sites.
   • The investigation revealed that the cause of death was electrocution from a faulty appliance.