Electron
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity. Fundamental component of matter.
“The electron microscope revealed details invisible to conventional optical devices.”
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Eight letters with -TRON ending; contains common prefix ELEC-
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Worth 10 points; scientific term with good letter distribution
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