Physics term for the property of matter that causes it to experience a force in an electromagnetic field. Used in both technical and general contexts.
An electron has a negative electric charge.
Electric charge is stored in this capacitor.
positive charge
specific charge
point charge
negative electric charge; minus charge
negative charge
Compound of 電 (electricity) and 荷 (load, burden), literally 'electric load'. The term was coined in the late 19th century as a calque of English 'electric charge'.