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negatively charged — having an excess of electrons; carrying a negative electric charge

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having an excess of electrons; carrying a negative electric charge

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɡətɪvli tʃɑːrdʒd/

Example Sentences

  • My hair becomes negatively charged after using a plastic comb, making it stand up like I'm a mad scientist!
  • The negatively charged balloon stuck to the wall like it had superpowers.
  • Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus.

negatively charged

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈneɡətɪvli tʃɑːrdʒd/]

having an excess of electrons; carrying a negative electric charge

having an excess of electrons; carrying a negative electric charge
💡 Concept

having an excess of electrons; carrying a negative electric charge

The negatively charged plate gets recharged, then safely discharged!
🎵 Rhyme

The negatively charged plate gets recharged, then safely discharged!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈneɡətɪvli tʃɑːrdʒd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈneɡətɪvli tʃɑːdʒd/

🌳Etymology

Rootnegative
Suffix--ly

🎵Rhyme

dischargedenlargedrecharged
discharged
enlarged
recharged

🔗Collocations

negatively charged particle
negatively charged electron
negatively charged ion
negatively charged surface
become negatively charged

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My hair becomes negatively charged after using a plastic comb, making it stand up like I'm a mad scientist!”

😄 Fun example

“The negatively charged balloon stuck to the wall like it had superpowers.”

“Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus.”

“The negatively charged clouds attracted the positively charged lightning rod.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

minus chargedanionicelectron-rich

Antonyms

positively chargedcationicelectron-deficient

Related

electronionelectric chargestatic electricitybattery

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