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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms
2. 2
   valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share wordnet
3. 3
   The number of electrons that a particular atom can share (and therefore the number of covalent bonds it can form)

Synonyms

All synonyms

covalency

Etymology

From co- + valence.

Related phrases

covalent bond

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