electron

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From Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (elektron), amber) from έλ- (el-), sun, bright, shiny). See also electric + -on.

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Singular
electron

Plural
electrons

electron (plural electrons)

  1. (physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
  2. (chemistry, obsolete) An alloy of magnesium and aluminum.

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Singular
electron

Plural
electrones

electron (plural electrones)

  1. (physics) electron

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electron m.

  1. (physics) electron