Definition of affinity

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Affinity (n.) That attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction..

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Saturate :: Saturate (v. t.) To satisfy the affinity of; to cause to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold; as, to saturate phosphorus with chlorine..
Molecule :: Molecule (n.) A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion of any particular compound that can exist in a free state; as, a molecule of water consists of two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Cf. Atom..
Affined :: Affined (a.) Joined in affinity or by any tie.
Saturated :: Saturated (a.) Having its affinity satisfied; combined with all it can hold; -- said of certain atoms, radicals, or compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound. Contrasted with unsaturated..
Link :: Link (n.) A bond of affinity, or a unit of valence between atoms; -- applied to a unit of chemical force or attraction..
Affinitative :: Affinitative (a.) Of the nature of affinity.
Relation :: Relation (n.) A person connected by cosanguinity or affinity; a relative; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Bear :: Bear (n.) An animal which has some resemblance to a bear in form or habits, but no real affinity; as, the woolly bear; ant bear; water bear; sea bear..
Combination :: Combination (n.) The act or process of uniting by chemical affinity, by which substances unite with each other in definite proportions by weight to form distinct compounds..
Affinity :: Affinity (n.) Kinship generally; close agreement; relation; conformity; resemblance; connection; as, the affinity of sounds, of colors, or of languages..
Saturant :: Saturant (n.) A substance used to neutralize or saturate the affinity of another substance.
Relationship :: Relationship (n.) The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance..
Affinity :: Affinity (n.) Relationship by marriage (as between a husband and his wife's blood relations, or between a wife and her husband's blood relations); -- in contradistinction to consanguinity, or relationship by blood; -- followed by with, to, or between..
Propinquity :: Propinquity (n.) Nearness of blood; kindred; affinity.
Bond :: Bond (n.) A unit of chemical attraction; as, oxygen has two bonds of affinity. It is often represented in graphic formulae by a short line or dash. See Diagram of Benzene nucleus, and Valence..
Affect :: Affect (v. t.) To tend to by affinity or disposition.
Affinity :: Affinity (n.) That attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction..
Affinity :: Affinity (n.) A relation between species or highe/ groups dependent on resemblance in the whole plan of structure, and indicating community of origin..
Valency :: Valency (n.) A unit of combining power; a so-called bond of affinity.
Affinity :: Affinity (n.) Companionship; acquaintance.
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