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free electron

 

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Noun free electron has 1 sense
  1. free electron - electron that is not attached to an atom or ion or molecule but is free to move under the influence of an electric field
    --1 is a kind of
    electron, negatron

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Free Electron

Noun:

A free electron refers to an electron that is not bound to an atom or a molecule and is therefore able to move freely within a material or vacuum.

Example Sentence:

When an external electric field is applied, free electrons in the conductor flow towards the positive terminal.


Adjective:

In the context of semiconductors, the term 'free electron' can also describe an electron that is not localized and is available for conduction within the material.

Example Sentence:

The doping process introduces impurities into the semiconductor, creating additional free electrons for improved conductivity.


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