Definition of Covalent

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characterized by covalence. "Covalent bond"

Partainyms: Covalence
Derivative terms: Covalence, Covalency

Definition of Covalent

1. sharing electron pairs [adj]

Medical Definition of Covalent

1. Denoting an interatomic bond characterised by the sharing of 2, 4, or 6 electrons. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Covalent

couturiers
couvade
couvade
couvades
Couvelaire
Couvelaire uterus
couvercle
couvert
couverts
couverture
covalence
covalences
covalencies
covalency
covalent (current term)
covalent (current term)
covalently
covalently closed circular DNA
covalent bond
covalent bond
covariance
covariances
covariant
covariate
covariates
covariation
covariations
covaried
covaries
covary

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