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| e·lec·tro·neg·a·tive [ i lèktrō néggətiv ] |
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1. possessing negative electric charge: with a negative electric charge, and so tending to move toward a positive electric pole
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2. gaining electrons in chemical reaction: tending to gain electrons to form a bond in a chemical reaction
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See also electropositive
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