electron affinity

noun

The energy released when an electron is attached to an atom or molecule; used as a measure of its ability to form an anion

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Meanings

nounelectron affinity (plural electron affinities)

plural electron affinities

  1. natural sciencesThe energy released when an electron is attached to an atom or molecule; used as a measure of its ability to form an anion

Translations

German Elektronenaffinität
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electron affinity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/electron%20affinity

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Chicago

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