electron affinity
Chemistry
noun
The quantity of energy released when a neutral atom of a given element combines with an electron to form a negative ion; (hence) a measure of an element's tendency to act as an oxidizing agent.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Chemical Abstracts.
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