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(chemistry) A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms.
Use covalence when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Covalence means (chemistry) A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms.
Common synonyms include covalency.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use covalence where its definition matches the intended context.
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