elektrichnye
Elektrichnye is the transliteration of the Russian word элeктричные, an adjective meaning electric or electrical. In English-language texts it appears as a transliterated form in dictionaries, linguistic notes, and cross-language discussions when referring to the Russian term rather than providing a direct translation.
Etymology and formation: The root elektr- comes from the Russian word электри́чество (electricity) and the related adjective
Usage and meaning: As an adjective, элeктричный describes things pertaining to electricity, electromagnetism, or electrical devices.
Transliteration considerations: Multiple systems exist for rendering Russian into Latin letters, so elektrichnye may vary (for
See also: электри́ческий (electric), электри́чество (electricity), электроника (electronics), transliteration conventions.