English · Word Candidate

electron

/ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: electrons

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Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hạt hạ nguyên tử mang điện tích âm và quay quanh hạt nhân; dòng electron trong dây dẫn tạo thành điện

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “electron” mean?

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

Is “electron” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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