electron
|e/lec/tron|
B2
/ɪˈlɛktrɒn/
subatomic particle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'electron' originates from the Greek word 'ēlektron,' meaning 'amber,' due to the static electricity properties of amber.
Historical Evolution
'ēlektron' was adopted into English in the late 19th century to describe the newly discovered subatomic particle.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'amber,' but over time it evolved to describe the subatomic particle known today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.
Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom.
Synonyms
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