Lover of something electric? (3)

I believe the answer is:

fan

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'lover' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for fan that I've seen before include "Ardent admirer" , "Spanish women wave it to cool themselves" , "Zealot" , "Cooling device for an ardent supporter" , "Aficionado" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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