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unpaired

adjective un·paired \-ˈperd\

Definition of UNPAIRED

: not paired: as

a : not matched or mated

b : being an electron that doesn't share its orbital with another electron

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adjective un·paired \ˌən-ˈpa(ə)rd, -ˈpe(ə)rd\

a : not paired; especially : not matched or mated b : characterized by the absence of pairing <electrons in the unpaired state>

: situated in the median plane of the body <an unpaired anatomical part>; also : not matched by a corresponding part on the opposite side

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