Meaning of BINDING ENERGY

Pronunciation:			'bInding'enurjee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
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	Synonyms:		separation energy
	See Also:		energy
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Energy generated by the noncovalent interactions between a ligand and receptor or enzyme and substrate.
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