(physics) The energy released when an electron is attached to an atom or molecule; used as a measure of its ability to form an anion

plural of electronic signature

Synonym of e-signature

(physics, chemistry) An electron not attached to an atom. / (politics, figuratively) A person who acts independently of the organization to which he or she belongs.

plural of electronic collar

Synonym of shock collar

(informal) electromagnetic radiation that causes undesirable interference

plural of electron avalanche

The process in which a number of free electrons in a transmission medium are subjected to strong acceleration by an electric field and subsequently collide with other atoms of the medium, thereby ionizing them and releasing additional electrons which further the process.

(dated, retronym) A programmable computer.