double bond

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noun Chemistry.

a chemical linkage consisting of two covalent bonds between two atoms of a molecule, represented in chemical formulas by two lines, two dots, or four dots, as CH2=CH2; CH2:CH2; CH2::CH2.

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Origin of double bond

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby double bond

double-blind, double block, double blossom, double bogey, double boiler, double bond, double-book, double-bottom, double-breasted, double-breasting, double bridle

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How to use double bond in a sentence

Skeletal model of cannabigerol showing a linear configuration of the double bonds.
Can the Rolls-Royce of Cannabis Reach the Masses?|Joshua Eferighe|January 13, 2021|Ozy
He had not told his people yet of the double bond which he designed to make between the two houses.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVII. No. 101. May, 1876.|Various
Petroleum when cracked up to make gasoline gives isoprene or other double-bond compounds that go over into some form of rubber.
Creative Chemistry|Edwin E. Slosson
But notwithstanding this double bond of union the two allies remained entirely separate.
The Story of the Nations: Portugal|H. Morse Stephens

As for the girl—there was now a double bond between her and the dog.
A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others|F. Hopkinson Smith

British Dictionary definitions for double bond

double bond

noun

a type of chemical bond consisting of two covalent bonds linking two atoms in a molecule

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Scientific definitions for double bond

double bond

[ dŭb′əl ]

A type of covalent bond in which two electron pairs are shared between two atoms. Each atom contributes two electrons to the bond. See more at covalent bond.