
Meaning of BINDING ENERGY
| Pronunciation: | | 'bInding'enurjee
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect |
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| | Synonyms: | | separation energy |
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| | See Also: | | energy | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Energy generated by the noncovalent interactions between a ligand and receptor or enzyme and substrate. |
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