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Definition of Electronegativity
1. Noun. (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond.
Exact synonyms: Negativity
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Definition of Electronegativity
1. Noun. the tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons and thus form bonds ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Electronegativity
1. The likelihood that an atom or molecule will attract electrons, the strength of the attraction. The tendency of an atom or molecule to become negatively charged. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Electronegativity
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