electron volt

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Synonyms: electron-volt, electronvolt, electron hole, electron volts

Antonyms: electron-volt, electronvolt, electron hole, electron volts

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[unit]] for measuring the [[energy]] of [[subatomic particle]]s; the energy equal to that attained by an [[electron]] moving through a [[potential difference]] of one [[volt]]. Equivalent to 1.6022 × 10⁻¹⁹ [[joule]]s.

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