# electron vs electronic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### electron
*noun · IPA /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ · frequency rank #9,327*
The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

### electronic
*adjective · IPA /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ · frequency rank #2,730*
Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

## Source
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