polar bond
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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.
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Polanski, polar, polar axis, polar bear, polar body, polar bond, polar cap, polar circle, polar coordinate, polar coordinates, polar coordinate system
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