Covalent

//kəʊˈveɪ.lənt// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characterized by covalence wordnet

Example

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"Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding."

Etymology

From co- + valent.

Related phrases

covalent compoundcovalent radiuscovalent bond

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