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Meaning of ELECTRONEGATIVITY

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond
 
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 Synonyms: negativity
 
 See Also: inclination, tendency

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. The likelihood that an atom or molecule will attract electrons; the strength of the attraction.
  2. The tendency of an atom or molecule to become negatively charged.
 

 

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