HeyRuaHow to say “electronegativity” in Irish
- Irish:
- leictridhiúltacht
- English:
- electronegativity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LECK-tri-yool-tukht” /ˈlʲɛkʲtʲɾʲɪˌɣuːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leictridhiúltachta, na leictridhiúltachta (e.g. luach na leictridhiúltachta, the value of the electronegativity)
What does “leictridhiúltacht” mean?
- electronegativity
- In chemistry, the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.Also: electronegative character.
“Leictridhiúltacht” with the article
Here is leictridhiúltacht after the article (an t-alt).
an leictridhiúltacht
the electronegativity
No change after an
“Leictridhiúltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leictridhiúltacht, the Irish word for electronegativity.
Is airí ceimiceach í an leictridhiúltacht.
Electronegativity is a chemical property.
Tá leictridhiúltacht ard ag an bhfluairín.
Fluorine has a high electronegativity.
Méadaíonn an leictridhiúltacht trasna na tréimhse.
Electronegativity increases across the period.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an leictridhiúltacht sa rang inniu.
We studied electronegativity in class today.
Cad is brí le scála na leictridhiúltachta?
What does the electronegativity scale mean?
Is beag leictridhiúltacht atá ag na miotail.
Metals have little electronegativity.
Braitheann an nasc ar an difríocht i leictridhiúltacht.
The bond depends on the difference in electronegativity.
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Electronegativity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electronegativity?
The Irish for electronegativity is leictridhiúltacht (pronounced “LECK-tri-yool-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leictridhiúltacht in Irish?
Leictridhiúltacht is said like “LECK-tri-yool-tukht” (IPA /ˈlʲɛkʲtʲɾʲɪˌɣuːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does leictridhiúltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for leictridhiúltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of 'leictridhiúltacht'?
The opposite property is electropositivity, 'leictridheimhneacht', from 'deimhneach' (positive) versus 'diúltach' (negative).
