English Explanatory Dictionary

electronegativity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

electronegativity electronegativities

Etymology

From electro- + negativity.

Related words

electronegative electropositivity Pauling scale Mulliken scale
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