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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- (physics) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
- (chemistry, obsolete) An alloy of magnesium and aluminum.
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Categories: Ancient Greek derivations | English nouns | Elementary particles | Obsolete | Chemistry | Interlingua nouns | ia:Elementary particles | Romanian nouns | ro:Elementary particles
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