Definition of "negatron" [negatron]

• An electron with a negative charge, as contrasted with a positron. (noun)

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• "When all of its kinetic energy is spent, a negative beta particle (negatron) becomes an ordinary electron and has no more effect on the body."
• "So he and Brave began climbing, and after a while he could no longer hear the negatron pistols."
• "That the men had negatron pistols meant little -- Raud was the Keeper ...."