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- adjective Of or pertaining to Benjamin Franklin, especially his work on
electricity .
Etymologies
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Franklin + -ic
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Examples
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It reminds one of the Franklinic episodes when remembered in connection with future scientific renown and the court of
Steam, Steel and Electricity James W. Steele
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The Franklinic machine, the modern glass disc fitted with combs, rubbers, bands and cranks, is nothing more in principle or manner of action than the first crude arrangement of the monk of Erfurt.
Steam, Steel and Electricity James W. Steele
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