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electron
noun
Examples of electron in a Sentence
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Word History
electr- + -on entry 2
1891, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing electron
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Cite this Entry
“Electron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electron. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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