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covalency

/ kəʊˈveɪlənsɪ /

noun

  1. the formation and nature of covalent bonds
  2. the number of covalent bonds that a particular atom can make with other atoms in forming a molecule


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Derived Forms

  • coˈvalently, adverb
  • coˈvalent, adjective

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