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Meaning of electron beam

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

electron

Pronunciation:/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn//ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

  2. Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.