Charged particle

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑɹdʒd ˈpɑɹtəkəɫ/

Charged particle (noun)

  1. A very small object that has an electric charge, such as a proton or electron.
  2. A charged object that can be pushed or guided by electric or magnetic fields.

Examples

  • An electric charge carrier can attract nearby objects.
  • The electric charge carrier transfers energy through collisions.