Nonelectric
(adjective)
Not relating to or operated by electricity.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "without" and "electric" meaning relating to or operated by electricity.
Examples:
- A nonelectric car is powered by an internal combustion engine rather than an electric motor.
- Nonelectric appliances are not powered by electricity.
- The campground offered both nonelectric and electric sites for camping.
- Nonelectric tools are powered by manual or air power.
- The nonelectric iron is heated by a flame rather than electricity.