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binding energy
This term is a specialized technical expression used primarily in nuclear physics and quantum chemistry. It describes the stability of a bound system; the higher the binding energy, the more stable the system is and the more energy is required to disassemble it.
As a technical term referring to a specific physical property, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard scientific discourse, as it refers to a conceptual value or a specific state of a system rather than a discrete object.
Meanings
Examples
The binding energy of a nucleus determines its overall stability.
We need to calculate the binding energy per nucleon for this isotope.
I wonder if the binding energy is high enough to prevent spontaneous decay.
The mass defect is directly proportional to the nuclear binding energy.
Does the binding energy increase as the atomic number grows?
Fusion releases a massive amount of energy because the resulting nucleus has a higher binding energy.
Fusion releases a massive amount of energy because the resulting nucleus has a higher binding energy.
The total binding energy is the energy released when the nucleus is formed from individual protons and neutrons.
The total binding energy is the energy released when the nucleus is formed from individual protons and neutrons.
Wait, so the binding energy is essentially the glue holding the nucleus together.