The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NEGATRON
electron, negatron
(noun) an elementary particle with negative charge
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Attributed to Carl D. Anderson.
Noun
negatron (plural negatrons)
(physics, obsolete) The electron.
Usage notes
• The term was coined by Carl D. Anderson, who had discovered the positron. He suggested it be used for the negatively charged particle only, with electron being used for either the negatron or positron. (See Electron.)
Anagrams
• Angerton, e-gnorant, egnorant, nongreat
Source: Wiktionary
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