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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• single bond vs. double bond

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

"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

"We have discovered that in certain cases, reactivity can take a new direction. This leads to a phenomenon called 'remote elimination,' resulting in the formation of a new carbon-carbon single bond -- a phenomenon that has not been investigated before," explain Phillip Grant and Milos Vavrík, first authors of the study.

From Science Daily

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

Not a single bond fund remained in the top quarter for every 12-month period.

From New York Times