[f. as prec. + -ING2.] a. That supplies energy, or rouses into energy; exciting, stimulating. b. That is in active operation; that puts forth energy.
1750. Harris, Hermes, I. ix. (1786), 173 (T.). As all Energies are Attributes, they have reference of course to certain energizing Substances.
1786. Bp. Horsley, Serm. Sons of the Clergy (T.). To taste these nobler exercises of energising love.
1811. Busby, in Byron’s Waltz, ii. note. When energising objects men pursue.
1849. Stovel, Introd. Canne’s Necess., 21. A practical and energizing spirit breathes through them all.
1862. Dana, Man. Geol., 743. The energizing light of the sun shining on the earth.
