partial charge
partial charge · partial charges
An electric charge that is less than the charge on an electronAn electric charge that is less than the charge on an electron; for example, that of a quark
Meaning
2 sensesAn electric charge that is less than the charge on an electron; for example, that of a quark
The partial charge on a particular atom in a polar molecule due to differences in electronegativity
Forms
plural: partial charges| Singular | partial charge |
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