microcharge

A very small charge (in various senses).

Noun

  1. A very small charge (in various senses).
    • Perhaps it is proper here to notice that the motion of each microcharge is determined by the magnitude and direction of electric field in the vicinity of the point where this charge is located[…] - 1992, Alexander A....
    • The purpose of the many microcharges is to help avoid, or at least limit, broader tax increases. - 2009 August 30, David Kocieniewski, “What’s Next, a Breathing Surcharge?”, in New York Times:

Origin

From micro- + charge.

Forms

microcharges