electron

noun

(particle physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

(chemistry, obsolete) Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron⁽ᵈᵉ⁾.

Roots

elektronelectron- · Greek · amber

Synonyms for electron

negatronn photoelectronn thermionn photonn antileptonn nucleonn antibaryonn baryonn

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