recombination energy

noun

The energy released when two oppositely charged fragments of an atom or molecule recombine to form a neutral compound

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Meanings

nounrecombination energy (plural recombination energies)

plural recombination energies

  1. natural sciencesThe energy released when two oppositely charged fragments of an atom or molecule recombine to form a neutral compound
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