covalent
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/ˌkəʊˈveɪlənt/
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/ˌkəʊˈveɪlənt/
adjective
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A type of chemical bond where atoms share a pair of electrons.
In a covalent bond, two atoms share a pair of electrons, which is why water is a covalent compound.
translation
A type of chemical bond where atoms share a pair of electrons.