Plural of electron
regular plural
The plural of electron is electrons.
Forms of electron
| Singular | electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | electrons |
| Countable | countable |
Electrons in a sentence
- A cation is a positive ion as it has more protons than electrons.From the entry positive
- The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.From the entry excited
- Your presentation today was very informative. Could you email me the electrons?From the entry electrons
- By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.From the entry excite
- A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.From the entry homopolar
Meaning of electron
- noun The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
- noun Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron⁽ᵈᵉ⁾.
Questions about the plural of electron
- What is the plural of electron?
- The plural of electron is electrons.
- Is electron countable?
- Electron is a countable noun.
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