What is another word for electric clock?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪk klˈɒk] (IPA) 
An electric clock is a timepiece that operates with electrical power. There are several synonyms for this term, including digital clock, atomic clock, and quartz clock. A digital clock displays time using numbers, while an atomic clock uses the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with the atoms of a specific element to keep time. A quartz clock uses a quartz crystal oscillator to generate a precise frequency. Other synonyms for electric clock include wall clock, bedside clock, and alarm clock. Regardless of the type of clock, all electric clocks have an advantage over their mechanically powered counterparts in that they do not require winding or resetting on a regular basis.
