electronegative
[ ih-lek-troh-neg-uh-tiv ]
/ ɪˌlɛk troʊˈnɛg ə tɪv /
adjective Physical Chemistry.
containing negative electricity; tending to migrate to the positive pole in electrolysis.
assuming negative potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
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British Dictionary definitions for electronegative
electronegative
/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈnɛɡətɪv) /
adjective
having a negative electric charge
(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bondsCompare electropositive
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Medical definitions for electronegative
electronegative
[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-nĕg′ə-tĭv ]
adj.
Having a negative electric charge.
Tending to attract electrons to form a chemical bond.
Capable of acting as a negative electrode.
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Scientific definitions for electronegative
electronegative
[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-nĕg′ə-tĭv ]
Tending to attract electrons and to form a negative ion. Nonmetals are generally electronegative.
Having a negative electric charge.
Capable of acting as a negative electrode.
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