electrovalency
electrovalency · electrovalencies
The net electric charge on an ionThe net electric charge on an ion.
Meaning
2 sensesThe net electric charge on an ion.
The number of electrons gained or lost during the formation of an ionic bond.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From electro- + valency.From electro- + valency.
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Forms
plural: electrovalenciesWord family
1 related wordsRelatedelectrovalent
See also
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