What does electron mean?
Electron means (particle physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity..
Electron
/ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ · noun
Meaning
(particle physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity..
Definitions by Sense
- (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⁾.
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Synonyms for electron
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Word Forms
- electrons
- electrion
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What is a synonym for electron?
Common synonyms include e, negatron.
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