electron

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/
• (America) IPA: /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/

Noun

electron (plural electrons)

1. (particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
2. (chemistry, obsolete) Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.

Synonyms

• (particle) negatron (obsolete)

Related terms

• electronic
• electronics

Translations

• French: électron
• German: Elektron
• Italian: elettrone
• Portuguese: electrão, (Brazil) elétron
• Russian: электро́н
• Spanish: electrón

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