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A principle stating that the total electric charge of an isolated system remains constant regardless of changes within the system.

conservation of charge

(Physics / General Physics) the principle that the total charge of any isolated system is constant and independent of changes that take place within the system

conservation of charge

A conservation law stating that the total electric charge of a closed system remains constant over time, regardless of other possible changes within the system.

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conservation of charge - the principle that the total electric charge of a system remains constant despite changes inside the system

conservation of electricity

conservation - (physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations

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