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–noun Physics.
1. Also called separation energy. the energy required to decompose a molecule, atom, or nucleus into its constituent particles, equal to the energy equivalent of the mass defect.
2. the energy required to separate a single particle or group of particles from a molecule, atom, or nucleus.
Compare mass defect.

Origin:
1930–35
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binding energy  
n.  

  1. The net energy required to decompose a molecule, an atom, or a nucleus into its components.

  2. The net energy required to remove an atomic electron to an infinitely remote position from its orbit.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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