Where does “electron” come from?
Electron comes from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον, which referred to amber or a substance with amber-like properties.
electron (English): The subatomic particle having a negative charge...
Definitions
- The subatomic particle having a negative charge...
Ancestry of “electron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | ēlectrum | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |
Words derived from “electron”