Meaning of the word electron in English

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electron

US /iˈlek.trɑːn/
UK /iˈlek.trɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a stable subatomic particle with a negative elementary electric charge

Example:
An electron orbits the nucleus of an atom.
The flow of electrons creates an electric current.
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