covalent
(co-va-lent)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. relating to a type of chemical bond where atoms share electrons.
Example Sentence
Physical properties of covalent compound are polar and nonpolar.
More Example Sentences
Oxygen and hydrogen form a covalent bond.
Synonyms
shared bond; molecular bond; atomic bond
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