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Definition

noun. the ability of some animals to detect electric fields in the water.

Example Sentence

Sharks use electroreception to detect the electrical signals emitted by their prey.

More Example Sentences

Electroreception helps animals navigate in water.

Synonyms

electric sense; electro-sensitivity

Antonyms

blindness; insensitivity

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