electronegative

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electronegative

1. having a negative electric charge

2. (of an atom, group, molecule, etc.) tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bonds

electronegative [i¦lek·trō′neg·əd·iv]

(electricity)

Carrying a negative electric charge.

Capable of acting as the negative electrode in an electric cell.

(physical chemistry)

Pertaining to an atom or group of atoms that has a relatively great tendency to attract electrons to itself.

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