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electronegative
[ ih-lek-troh-neg-uh-tiv ]
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.
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 bonds Compare electropositive
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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- e·lectro·nega·tivi·ty noun
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