Electronegativity
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electronegativity is a noun meaning (chemistry) The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.
Meaning
(chemistry) The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.
Word Forms
- electronegativities
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrovalency, polarizability, electroconductibility, electroneutrality, polarity, electrovalence.
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