free electron


nounPhysics.
  1. an electron that is not attached to an atom or molecule and is free to respond to outside forces.

Origin of free electron

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First recorded in 1905–10

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free electron

noun
  1. any electron that is not attached to an ion, atom, or molecule and is free to move under the influence of an applied electric or magnetic field

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