Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

work function

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
work -func-tion
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

noun

A social gathering hosted by an employer for their employees to attend; a formal party.

Inflected Forms

work functions (plural)

Phrases

electronic work function thermionic work function

Questions

What does work function mean?
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

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