covalent

covalent
Denoting an interatomic bond characterized by the sharing of 2, 4, or 6 electrons.

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co·va·lent (koґva-lənt) see under bond.

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  • covalent — 1929, from covalence (1919), from CO (Cf. co ) + VALENCE (Cf. valence) …   Etymology dictionary

  • covalent — adjective Date: circa 1926 of, relating to, or characterized by covalent bonds • covalently adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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