Meaning of the word "electric eel" in English

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electric eel

US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
UK /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
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Noun

1.

a South American fish that can produce a powerful electric shock to stun prey or for self-defense

Example:
The electric eel can generate up to 600 volts of electricity.
Divers were warned about the presence of electric eels in the river.
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