Electron
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electron is a noun meaning (particle physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
Meaning
(particle physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, obsolete) Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron⁽ᵈᵉ⁾.
Word Forms
- electrons
- electrion
Synonyms for electron
Depending on context, synonyms include e, negatron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electronic, electronics, electronically, microscopy, online, on-line.
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