Where does “dielectron” come from?
dielectron (English) comes from English electron, from Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
dielectron (English): A combination of two electrons
Definitions
- A combination of two electrons
Ancestry of “dielectron”, 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 |