polar bond
A type of covalent bond between two atoms in which electrons are shared unequally. Because of this, one end of the molecule has a slightly negative charge and the other a slightly positive charge. See more at covalent bond.
Nearby words
polar, polar angle, polar axis, polar bear, polar body, polar bond, polar cap, polar cataract, polar circle, polar coordinate, polar coordinate system
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