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electron current
Physics; General physics
Opposite to conventional current; that is, considers electric current to consist of a drift of negative charges that flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a battery.
periodic wave
Physics; General physics
A wave in which the particles of the medium oscillate continuously about their mean positions regularly at fixed intervals of time is called a periodic wave.
electron pair
Physics; General physics
A pair of electrons with different spin quantum numbers that may occupy an orbital.
permeability
Physics; General physics
The ability to transmit fluids through openings, small passageways, or gaps.
electronegativity
Physics; General physics
The comparative ability of atoms of an element to attract bonding electrons.
phase
Physics; General physics
The particles in a wave, which are in the same state of vibration, i.e. the same position and the same direction of motion are said to be in the same phase.
electrostatic charge
Physics; General physics
An accumulated electric charge on an object from a surplus or deficiency of electrons; also called .
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