electric eel
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
UK /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
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enguia elétrica
a South American fish that can produce a powerful electric shock to stun prey or for self-defense
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The electric eel can generate up to 600 volts of electricity.
A enguia elétrica pode gerar até 600 volts de eletricidade.
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Divers were warned about the presence of electric eels in the river.
Os mergulhadores foram avisados sobre a presença de enguias elétricas no rio.