electronegative

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What does electronegative mean?

having a negative electric charge

Where does electronegative come from?

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English negative English electronegative From electro- + negative.

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