covalent bond
(co-va-lent-bond)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more electron pairs between two atoms.
Example Sentence
A covalent bond is strong because the atoms share electrons.
More Example Sentences
Water molecules are held together by covalent bonds.
Synonyms
molecular bond; shared bond; electron-pair bond
Antonyms
ionic bond; metallic bond; hydrogen bond
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