valence — the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪləns/
Korean meaning: 원자가, 결합가 (원소의 결합력)
Korean pronunciation: 베이-런스 (강세: 베이)
Example Sentences
- The chemistry teacher explained that carbon has a valence of four, making it the social butterfly of the periodic table.
- Psychologists study the valence of memories to understand how emotions affect recall.
- The word 'tax' has such negative valence that politicians prefer calling it 'contribution'.
valence
NOUN//ˈveɪləns//
the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with
Elements showing their bonding power
In perfect silence, valence finds its balance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'valentia(힘, 능력)'에서 유래하여 화학에서 원소의 결합력을 나타내는 용어로 발전했고, 후에 심리학에서 감정의 강도를 표현하는 용어로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chemistry teacher explained that carbon has a valence of four, making it the social butterfly of the periodic table.”
“Psychologists study the valence of memories to understand how emotions affect recall.”
“The word 'tax' has such negative valence that politicians prefer calling it 'contribution'.”
“Understanding valence electrons is crucial for predicting chemical reactions.”
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