covalent bond

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/

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Noun

Singular covalent bond

Plural covalent bonds

1. (countable) (chemistry) A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

Related words

• ionic bond