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Elektron is the spelling for the Greek word meaning "amber". It originated as the namesake for the negatively charged subatomic particle known as the electron because of amber's affinity for developing a static charge when rubbed against certain materials, such as wool. In fact, while wool develops a positive charge (meaning it loses electrons) amber develops a negative charge by rubbing electrons off the wool.

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