covalence

[koh-vey-luhns]

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noun

Chemistry.

the number of electron pairs that an atom can share with other atoms.

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Other Word Forms

covalent adjective
covalently adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of covalence¹

First recorded in 1915–20; co- + valence

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In downtown Birmingham, a half-block of Third Avenue includes a Japanese gastro pub, a company called Covalence that promises “coding boot camp and career altering education,” and a branch of the elegant cafe chain, Revelator Coffee.

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