Definition

Adjective * Having a negative electrical charge; possessing more electrons than protons.

Usage

The term "negatively charged" is used to describe a particle, object, or region that has an excess of electrons, giving it a net negative electrical charge. It is the opposite of "positively charged."

Examples

• In a static electricity experiment, the balloon becomes negatively charged after being rubbed with wool.
• An anion is a negatively charged ion.
• The cathode ray was deflected toward the positively charged plate, proving it was composed of negatively charged particles.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast with "positively charged" to explain electrical phenomena, chemical bonding, and the behavior of subatomic particles.
• It can describe macroscopic objects (like a comb) or microscopic particles (like an electron).

Variants and Related Words

• Negative charge (n): The property of being negatively charged.
  • The object acquired a strong negative charge.
• Charge (v/n): The fundamental property of matter that causes electromagnetic force.
• Electron (n): A subatomic particle with a negative elementary charge.

Synonyms

• Electronegative (specifically in chemistry for atoms/ions)
• Anionic (specifically for ions)

Antonyms

• Positively charged
• Electropositive
• Cationic (specifically for ions)

Adjective

1. having a negative charge
   • electrons are negative