shielding
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
effect where the electrons closest to the nucleus reduce the nuclear attraction on the electrons in the shell furthest away from the nucleusPart of speech:
NounPlural: no plural
Example sentences with this word:
Shielding explains the effective nuclear charge of elements in the periodic table.
Appears in following categories:
Do you like the learning new words? Check our shop for more cool vocabulary training tests!