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Definition of Binding energy

1. Noun. The energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect.

Definition of Binding energy

1. Noun. (physics) The energy needed to separate the constituent parts of an atom or nucleus; equivalent to the mass defect. ¹

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Medical Definition of Binding energy

1. The binding energy of a nucleus is the minimum energy required to dissociate it into its component neutrons and protons. Neutron or proton binding energies are those required to remove a neutron or proton, respectively, from a nucleus. Electron binding energy is that required to remove an electron from an atom or a molecule. (16 Dec 1997)

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