covalence

noun co·va·lence \ˌkō-ˈvā-lən(t)s, ˈkō-ˌ\

Definition of COVALENCE

: valence characterized by the sharing of electrons

1919

Medical Dictionary

noun co·va·lence \(ˈ)kō-ˈvā-lən(t)s\

: valence characterized by the sharing of electrons

—co·va·lent \-lənt\ adjective

—co·va·lent·ly adverb

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