e·lec·tro·neg·a·tive ( -l k tr -ng  -tv)adj. 1. Having a negative electric charge. 2. Tending to attract electrons to form a chemical bond. 3. Capable of acting as a negative electrode. |
electronegative [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈnɛgətɪv]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) having a negative electric charge
2. (Chemistry) (of an atom, group, molecule, etc.) tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bonds Compare electropositive
| electronegative (-lktr-ng-tv) 1. Tending to attract electrons and to form a negative ion. Nonmetals are generally electronegative. 2. Having a negative electric charge. 3. Capable of acting as a negative electrode. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | electronegative - having a negative charge; "electrons are negative" charged - of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; "charged particles"; "a charged battery" |
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