electron
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The researchers used high pressure freezing electron microscopy to preserve their delicate shapes before examining them with beams of electrons.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
"To see nanoscale structures with standard electron microscopy, we fix and dehydrate the tissues, but freezing them retains their shape -- similar to freezing a grape rather than dehydrating it into a raisin," Watanabe said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
To test that possibility, the researchers created nanoscale versions of the pattern on silicon nitride films using electron beam lithography.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
A quantum computer electron microscope based on the concept is now being constructed at TU Wien.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
I looked through the chemicals in my set and picked the ones that would result in the same type of electron balance that occurred in the hydrogen-and-oxygen bond.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
![]()
The familiar matter that makes up people, planets, and nearly everything around us consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The issue centers on the inductive effect, a fundamental idea in structural organic chemistry used to describe how atoms influence the distribution of electrons within molecules.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Understanding how electrons are distributed through those structures can help chemists explain why molecules have particular properties and why they undergo certain chemical reactions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
In a standard system, electrons are mainly counted to build an image.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
My elbow does not slither through the table because atoms have electrons around their nuclei and because electrical forces are strong.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing electron
Quantum of Vocabulary: the Parlance of Particle Physics
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Matter and Energy 1: Atoms and Molecules
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Chemistry - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!