electronegative
containing negative electricity; tending to migrate to the positive pole in electrolysis.
assuming negative potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
Origin of electronegative
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- e·lec·tro·neg·a·tiv·i·ty, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for electronegative
/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈnɛɡətɪv) /
having a negative electric charge
(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bonds: Compare electropositive
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Scientific definitions for 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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