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ELECTRONEGATIVITY

\ˌɛlɪktɹˌə͡ʊnɡɐtˈɪvɪti], \ˌɛlɪktɹˌə‍ʊnɡɐtˈɪvɪti], \ˌɛ_l_ɪ_k_t_ɹ_ˌəʊ_n_ɡ_ɐ_t_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of ELECTRONEGATIVITY

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(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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