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free electron

/friː ɪˈlɛktrɒn/

Tradução: Elétron que não está ligado a um átomo e pode se mover livremente sob a ação de um campo elétrico, encontrado normalmente em condutores ou plasmas.

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/friː ɪˈlɛktrɒn/C1formalscientific
  • ptElétron que não está ligado a um átomo e pode se mover livremente sob a ação de um campo elétrico, encontrado normalmente em condutores ou plasmas.

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.

    ptElétron livre

    • 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.

    ptPessoa livre

    • 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.