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electron

/ɪˈlɛktrɑn/ noun · British & US
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What does electron mean?

noun

A subatomic particle with a negative charge, found in all atoms and playing a key role in electricity and magnetism. It is the lightest and most abundant of all subatomic particles.

Example

"The electron is a fundamental particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom."

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