What does "pseudobond" mean?

Any of several logical or physical connections between specified atoms that are not standard covalent bonds; examples include steric constraints (logical) and hydrogen bonds (physical).

Pseudobond

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Noun

1
Any of several logical or physical connections between specified atoms that are not standard covalent bonds; examples include steric constraints (logical) and hydrogen bonds (physical).

Etymology

From pseudo- + bond.

Related phrases

covalent bond hydrogen bond

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