charge carrier

noun Physics.
carrier ( def 13 ).
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charge carrier
 
n
an electron, hole, or ion that transports the electric charge in an electric current

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Charge carrier is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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As you probably already know, in order for anything to conduct electricity, there must be some mobile charge carrier.
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