Where does “elektron” come from?
elektron (Dutch) comes from English electron, from Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elektron (Dutch): electron
Ancestry of “elektron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | electron | The subatomic particle having a negative charge... |
| 2 | Latin | ēlectrum | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |
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