partial charge

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Definition of partial charge in English English dictionary

the partial charge on a particular atom in a polar molecule due to differences in electronegativity

an electric charge that is less than the charge on an electron; for example, that of a quark

Related Terms

partial charges

plural form of partial charge

Hyphenation

par·tial charge

Turkish pronunciation

pärşıl çärc

Pronunciation

/ˈpärsʜəl ˈʧärʤ/ /ˈpɑːrʃəl ˈʧɑːrʤ/