English word electron comes from English electric, English ion
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| electric | English (eng) | Being emotionally thrilling; electrifying.. Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.. Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical. (archaic) A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.. (informal, uncountable, usually with definite article) [...] |
| ion | English (eng) | An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution. |
| electron | English (eng) | (chemistry, obsolete) Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.. (particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity. |