valence-shell

va·lence-shell

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Definition of valence-shell word

noun valence-shell an electron of an atom, located in the outermost shell (valence shell) of the atom, that can be transferred to or shared with another atom. 1

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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