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- [koh-vey-luh ns]
- /koʊˈveɪ ləns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-vey-luh ns]
- /koʊˈveɪ ləns/
Definitions of covalently word
- noun covalently the number of electron pairs that an atom can share with other atoms. 1
- noun covalently Using covalent bonds. 1
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Origin of covalently
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; co- + valence
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Parts of speech for Covalently
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covalently popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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covalently usage trend in Literature
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- what holds covalently bonded atoms together?
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