thermion en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English therm- Proto-Indo-European *h₁ey- Proto-Indo-European *h₁éyti Proto-Hellenic *éimi Ancient Greek ἰόν (ión)der. English ion English thermion From therm- + ion.
Meanings
- An electrically charged particle, either an electron or an ion, emitted by a conducting material at high temperatures
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |