J.J. Thomson vs. GitHub's desktop framework.
Which meaning of Electron is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Electron (particle) came first (c. 1897). Electron (software framework) arrived in 2013. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Electron (particle)Electron (software framework)
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Duplicate's share of attention
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The case for each meaning
Sourced definitions, usage stats and quotes
Original · c. 1897
Electron (particle)
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Duplicate · c. 2013
Electron (software framework)
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