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binding energy

noun

Meaning

  1. The energy needed to separate the constituent parts of an atom or nucleus; equivalent to the mass defect.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

separation energy(English)nuclear binding energy(English)bond energy(English)bond dissociation energy(English)dissociation energy(English)mass defect(English)disintegration energy(English)atomic energy(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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