electrification

Definition

The thrilling process of replacing your grandmother's oil lamps with cutting-edge electron distribution networks. When a region trades horse-drawn nostalgia for the hum of electric progress, electrification has done its job—and usually started at least three arguments about progress.

Example Usage

The rural electrification project finally brought 1920s technology to the village by 1985.

Source: Historical infrastructure terminology, Common utility jargon

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