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conservation of charge

American

noun

Physics.

the principle that the total electric charge of a system is constant.

conservation of charge British

noun

the principle that the total charge of any isolated system is constant and independent of changes that take place within the system

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conservation of charge Scientific

A conservation law stating that the total electric charge of a closed system remains constant over time, regardless of other possible changes within the system.

Etymology

Origin of conservation of charge

First recorded in 1945–50

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This would value the total consideration package of cash and stock estimated to be worth €30.40 per share, a 78% premium to UMG’s stock price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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