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hydrogen bond

noun, verb — 2 senses

hydrogen bond

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical A weak bond in which a hydrogen atom in one molecule is attracted to an electronegative atom (usually nitrogen or oxygen) in the same or different molecule.

Hypernyms
intermolecular force

hydrogen bond

verb
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical To bond to another species by means of hydrogen bonds. E.g. Water hydrogen bonds with itself.

Related terms
covalent bond, ionic bond

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