covalent bond

noun

covalent bond

noun

/koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

Derived terms
coordinate covalent bond, polar covalent bond
Related terms
ionic bond, coordinate bond

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