electronation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree New Latin ēlectricusbor. English electric Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey- Proto-Indo-European *h₁éyti Proto-Hellenic *éimi Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión)der. English ion blend English electron Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English electronation From electron + -ation.
Meanings
- The transfer of an electron to a neutral molecule to form an anion
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electronations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |