single bond

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. a chemical linkage consisting of one covalent bond between two atoms of a molecule, represented in chemical formulas by one line or two vertical dots, as C–H or C:H.

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single bond British  

noun

1. chem a covalent bond formed between two atoms by the sharing of one pair of electrons

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Example Sentences

He asked NotebookLM to “write a 600 word news story framed around how Oracle defused the key risk going into 2026 with a press release about a single bond deal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

"Products with double bonds -- called alkenes -- can be extremely useful. However, sometimes a single bond instead of a double bond is desired," continues the multiple ERC awardee.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

Before Monday’s ruling, Trump insurance broker and friend Gary Giulietti told the appeals court in a sworn statement that major underwriters generally won’t issue a single bond for over $100 million.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

That a single bond trader might be paid $47 million a year and feel cheated.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis