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free electron

/friː ɪˈlɛktrɒn/

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/friː ɪˈlɛktrɒn/C1formalscientific
  • ruЭлектрон, который не связан с атомом и может свободно перемещаться под воздействием электрического поля, обычно встречается в проводниках или плазме.

An electron that is not bound to an atom and is free to move under the influence of an electric field, typically found in conductors or plasma.

  1. Unbound electronC1formal

    An electron that is not attached to an atom or molecule and can move freely, especially in a conductor.

    ruСвободный электрон

    • Free electrons are responsible for electrical conductivity in metals.
    • In a plasma, free electrons move independently of the ions.
    • The movement of free electrons generates an electric current.
  2. Independent personB2informal

    A person who is not tied to any obligations, commitments, or relationships, and can act freely.

    ruСвободный человек

    • After quitting his job, he became a free electron, traveling the world.
    • She's a free electron in the dating scene, not looking for anything serious.
    • He lives like a free electron, with no fixed address or schedule.