noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The net electric charge on an ion.
2. 2
   The number of electrons gained or lost during the formation of an ionic bond.

Etymology

From electro- + valency.

Related phrases

electric chargeionic bond

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