Definition of Electron

1. Noun. An elementary particle with negative charge.

Exact synonyms: Negatron
Specialized synonyms: Delta Ray, Free Electron, Photoelectron, Valence Electron
Generic synonyms: Lepton

Definition of Electron

1. n. Amber; also, the alloy of gold and silver, called electrum.

Definition of Electron

1. Noun. The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity. ¹

2. Noun. (context: chemistry obsolete) Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Electron

1. an elementary particle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Electron

1. A stable atomic particle that has a negative charge, the flow ofelectrons through a substance constitutes electricity. (19 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Electron

electromotion
electromotive
electromotive drug administration
electromotive force
electromotive force series
electromotive series
electromotor
electromotors
electromuscular
electromuscular sensibility
electromyogram
electromyograms
electromyograph
electromyographs
electromyography
electron (current term)
electron-transferring flavoprotein dehydrogenase
electron-volt
electron accelerator
electron acceptor
electron beam
electron capture
electron capture detector
electron capture detectors
electron carrier
electron cloud
electron clouds
electron configuration
electron configurations
electron cryomicroscopy

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