electronegative

adjective Physical Chemistry.

1. containing negative electricity; tending to migrate to the positive pole in electrolysis.
2. assuming negative potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
3. nonmetallic.

adjective

1. having a negative electric charge
2. (of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bondsCompare electropositive

adj.

1. Having a negative electric charge.
2. Tending to attract electrons to form a chemical bond.
3. Capable of acting as a negative electrode.

1. Tending to attract electrons and to form a negative ion. Nonmetals are generally electronegative.
2. Having a negative electric charge.
3. Capable of acting as a negative electrode.