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electronegative
(elec¦tro|nega¦tive)
Pronunciation:
/ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)ˈnɛgətɪv/
adjective
1
Physics
electrically negative.
2
Chemistry
(of an element) tending to acquire electrons and form negative ions in chemical reactions.
Derivatives
electronegativity
noun
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