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covalent

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This term describes a specific type of molecular partnership where atoms do not steal electrons from one another, but instead agree to share them to achieve stability. It evokes an image of a cooperative grip or a mutual hold, contrasting sharply with the electrostatic attraction of ionic bonds. In a scientific context, the word carries a connotation of strength and stability. Covalent bonds are generally more robust than ionic bonds, meaning the term suggests a permanent, tightly knit structural integrity within a molecule.

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Relating to chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

"The carbon-hydrogen bond is a covalent bond."

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