electron
/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn//ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/
noun
- 1
The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
- 2
Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.
Synonyms
Translate “electron” to another language
Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.