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- electronsplural of electron: The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.
- neuronsplural of neuron: A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
- patronsplural of patron: One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
- micronsplural of micron: Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).
- neutronsplural of neutron: A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.
- squadronsplural of squadron: A body of troops drawn up in a square.
- intronsplural of intron: A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.
- hadronsplural of hadron: A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.
- matronsplural of matron: A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.
- positronsplural of positron: The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.