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Covalent Definition & Meaning

covalent
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characterized by covalence; "covalent bond"

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What does covalent mean?
of or relating to or characterized by covalence; "covalent bond"
What part of speech is covalent?
Covalent is an adjective.

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