covalent
/koʊˈveɪlənt/
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Simple Meaning
a type of chemical bond where atoms share electrons.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“We learned about covalent bonds in chemistry class today.”
“Can you explain how a covalent bond is different from an ionic one?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.
Related Words
Synonyms:
shared bondmolecular bond
Antonyms:
ionic bond
Word Family:
covalentlycovalencecovalent bond