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1. electron
noun. ['ˌɪˈlɛktrɑːn'] an elementary particle with negative charge.
Synonyms
- negatron
- delta ray
- photoelectron
- lepton
- valence electron
Etymology
- electrum (Latin)
- ἤλεκτρον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ἠλέκτωρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Rhymes with Electron Orbit
Sentences with electron-orbit
1. Noun Phrase
These will form the outer electron orbits of the uranium atom.
2. Noun Phrase
Twist the two ends of the wire together to close the electron orbit circle.
3. Noun Phrase
Let children explore ideas regarding how an electron orbits the nucleus.
2. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another.
Synonyms
- point of apoapsis
- path
- periapsis
- apoapsis
- celestial orbit
- route
- itinerary
- geosynchronous orbit
Antonyms
- periapsis
- apoapsis
- point of periapsis
- disesteem
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
3. orbit
verb. ['ˈɔrbət'] move in an orbit.
Synonyms
- orb
- circulate
- circle
- revolve
Antonyms
- embark
- masculine
- antapex
- zenith
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
4. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet".
Synonyms
- pallet
- approximate range
- internationalism
- contrast
- extent
- view
- horizon
- range
- confines
- purview
- ambit
- palette
- internationality
- reach
- spectrum
- compass
- expanse
- latitude
- ballpark
- gamut
- scope
Antonyms
- stand still
- dirty
- lose
- nationalism
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
5. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] a particular environment or walk of life.
Synonyms
- field
- political sphere
- land
- political arena
- distaff
- kingdom
- sphere
- area
- arena
- front
- realm
- preserve
- responsibility
- environment
- province
- domain
Antonyms
- starve
- bottom out
- top out
- fail
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
6. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom.
Synonyms
- path
- route
- electron orbit
Antonyms
- stay in place
- upgrade
- downgrade
- incapability
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
7. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball.
Synonyms
- eye socket
- orbital cavity
- cavity
- skull
- cavum
- bodily cavity
- cranial orbit
Antonyms
- esteem
- respect
- exclude
- disrespect
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)