binding energy

NOUN /baɪndɪŋ_'ɛnərdʒi/
14 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH B

binding energy is a valid 14-letter word worth 21 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3I1N1D2I1N1G2E1N1E1R1G2Y4
3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 =21 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 42TRIPLE WORD → 63
MEANING

What does binding energy mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

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