Definition of "electrons" []

• Plural form of electron. (noun)

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• "The magnetic moment in the electrons is the result of their internal "rotation", spin, that can point upwards or downwards."
• "The large energy loss increasing with the fourth power of the energy of the electrons is the main reason why it is difficult and impractical to use synchrotrons for the acceleration of electrons to the same high energies as protons."
• "Unless the steel nails are coated with zinc - a process known as "galvanizing" - the aluminum gutters will start to pit and deteriorate because the electrons from the aluminum are being drawn away by the steel using water as a catalyst."