Synonyms
Etymology

1. electron

noun. ['ˌɪˈlɛktrɑːn'] an elementary particle with negative charge.

Etymology

  • electrum (Latin)
  • ἤλεκτρον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἠλέκτωρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Electron Orbit

3. orbit

verb. ['ˈɔrbət'] move in an orbit.

Etymology

  • orbita (Latin)
  • orbis (Latin)

6. orbit

noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom.

Etymology

  • orbita (Latin)
  • orbis (Latin)