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covalence

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co·va·lence  (k-vlns)
n.
The number of electron pairs an atom can share with other atoms.
co·valen·cy n.
co·valent adj.
co·valent·ly adv.
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Noun1.covalence - valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
covalency
valence, valency - (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)


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