electronegativity

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being electronegative
2. a measure of the ability of a specified atom to attract electrons in a molecule

Example Sentences

The bigger the difference in the electropositivity and electronegativity of the materials that make up a battery’s electrodes, the bigger the voltage it can deliver.

From Economist

But this tendency is more than counterbalanced by an increase in the electronegativity of lead dioxide.

From Economist

Metallic tin is not electropositive enough compared with the electronegativity of its oxide to deliver a useful potential difference.

From Economist