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Meaning of free electron | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An electron not attached to an atom.
  2. A person who acts independently of the organization to which they belong.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Français électron libre
Polski wolny elektron
Português eletrão livre

Examples

“She has been called a “free electron” in politics because of her sometimes independent stances apart from party politics.”
“Haley was a free electron, which she had obviously gotten used to, communicating directly with Trump.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

free end free energy free enterprise Free Exercise Clause free expression free fatty acid

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