The mechanism of action of probiotics (e.g., having an impact on the intestinal microbiota or enhancing immune function) was dropped from the definition to encompass health effects due to novel mechanisms and to allow application of the term before the mechanism is confirmed.
Noun. 1. electronegativity - (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond. negativity.
Electronegativity values also determine whether or not the bond will be ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent based on the values of the electronegativity difference between the two bonded elements. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.