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Definition of electron

electron

/ɪˈlɛktrɑːn/
e · lec · tron
Adverb:electronically
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Plural:electrons
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Adjective:electronic
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1

A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Example

"A neutral carbon atom contains six protons and six electrons."

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• Rhymes for electron

• Nearby Words

electromagnet
electromagnetic
electromagnetically
electron
electronic
electronica
electronically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1891 by Irish physicist George Johnstone Stoney from 'electric' (ultimately from Ancient Greek ēlektron, meaning 'amber') and the suffix '-on' (modeled on 'ion').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electron
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