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Electronegativity
eh-lek-troh-neg-ah-TIV-ih-tee
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Electronegativity
Dictionary meaning
A measure of an atom's tendency to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
Examples
- Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements.
Pronunciation tips
Eight syllables. Stress on sixth syllable.
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