binding energy

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈbaɪn dɪŋ ˈe-nər-jē/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈbaɪn dɪŋ ˈe-nər-jē/

Definitions of binding energy words

noun binding energy the energy that must be supplied to a stable nucleus before it can undergo fission. It is equal to the mass defect 3
noun binding energy the energy required to remove a particle from a system, esp an electron from an atom 3
noun binding energy the energy needed to separate a system into its constituents, esp. that needed to separate the nucleus of an atom into its neutrons and protons 3
noun binding energy the energy required to remove a particle from the nucleus of an atom 3
noun binding energy the energy required to remove an electron from its orbit in an atom or molecule 3
noun binding energy Also called separation energy. the energy required to decompose a molecule, atom, or nucleus into its constituent particles, equal to the energy equivalent of the mass defect. 1

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Origin of binding energy

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Binding energy

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binding energy popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for binding energy

noun binding energy

activation energy — the least amount of energy required to activate atoms or molecules to a state in which they can undergo a chemical reaction.
separation energy — binding energy (def 1).

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