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Meaning of "covalent" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COVALENT

covalent  [kəʊˈveɪlənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COVALENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Covalent is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COVALENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Covalent bond

A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. The stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms when they share electrons is known as covalent bonding. For many molecules, the sharing of electrons allows each atom to attain the equivalent of a full outer shell, corresponding to a stable electronic configuration. Covalent bonding includes many kinds of interactions, including σ-bonding, π-bonding, metal-to-metal bonding, agostic interactions, and three-center two-electron bonds. The term covalent bond dates from 1939. The prefix co- means jointly, associated in action, partnered to a lesser degree, etc.; thus a "co-valent bond", in essence, means that the atoms share "valence", such as is discussed in valence bond theory. In the molecule H 2, the hydrogen atoms share the two electrons via covalent bonding. Covalency is greatest between atoms of similar electronegativities. Thus, covalent bonding does not necessarily require that the two atoms be of the same elements, only that they be of comparable electronegativity.

Definition of covalent in the English dictionary

The definition of covalent in the dictionary is involving the sharing of electrons between atoms in a molecule.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COVALENT


bivalent
baɪˈveɪlənt
divalent
daɪˈveɪlənt
electrovalent
ɪˌlektrəʊˈveɪlənt
hexavalent
ˌhɛksəˈveɪlənt
monovalent
ˌmɒnəʊˈveɪlənt
multivalent
ˌmʌltɪˈveɪlənt
octavalent
ˌɒktəˈveɪlənt
pentavalent
ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt
polyvalent
ˌpɒlɪˈveɪlənt
quadrivalent
ˌkwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt
quinquevalent
ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt
quinquivalent
ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt
septavalent
ˌsɛptəˈveɪlənt
septivalent
ˌsɛptɪˈveɪlənt
sexavalent
ˌseksɪˈveɪlənt
surveillant
sɜːˈveɪlənt
tervalent
tɜːˈveɪlənt
tetravalent
ˌtɛtrəˈveɪlənt
trivalent
traɪˈveɪlənt
univalent
ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COVALENT

covalence
covalency
covalent bond
covalently
covariance
covariant
covariate
covariation
covary
cove
cove stripe
covelet
covellite
coven
covenant
covenantal
covenantally
covenantee
Covenanter
covenantor

WORDS THAT END LIKE COVALENT

ambivalent
dose equivalent
electrochemical equivalent
equivalent
ewe equivalent
excellent
fraudulent
gram equivalent
heptavalent
lent
maltalent
nonequivalent
prevalent
quantivalent
sexvalent
silent
talent
transcalent
unambivalent
violent

Synonyms and antonyms of covalent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «covalent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COVALENT

Find out the translation of covalent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of covalent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «covalent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

共价
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

covalente
570 millions of speakers

English

covalent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सहसंयोजक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التساهمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ковалентная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

covalente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সমযোজী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

covalente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kovalen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kovalente
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

共有結合性の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Covalent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kết cộng hóa trị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சகப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सहकारिता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kovalent
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

covalente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kowalencyjne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ковалентная
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

covalente
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ομοιοπολικούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kovalente
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kovalent
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kovalente
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of covalent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COVALENT»

The term «covalent» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.627 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COVALENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about covalent

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COVALENT»

Discover the use of covalent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to covalent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Non-covalent Interactions: Theory and Experiment
Co-authored by an experimentalist (Klaus M ller-Dethlefs ) and theoretician (Pavel Hobza), the aim of this book is to provide a general introduction into the science behind non-covalent interactions and molecular complexes using some ...
Pavel Hobza, Klaus Müller-Dethlefs, 2010
2
Non-covalent interactions in proteins
This book succeeds in uniting comprehensive considerations of non-covalent interactions with the specificity of their application in protein sciences.
Andrey Karshikoff, 2006
3
Mass Spectrometry of Non-Covalent Complexes: Supramolecular ...
The text begins with brief introductions to supramolecular chemistry and such relevant mass spectrometric methods as ionization techniques, analyzers, and tandem MS experiments.
Christoph A. Schalley, Andreas Springer, 2009
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Using Covalent and Non-covalent Chemistry to Control ...
Electrophoretic mobility control is demonstrated via covalent functionalization with 4-hydroxybenzene diazonium and non-covalent functionalization with sodium cholate surfactant.
Monica Usrey, 2008
5
From Non-Covalent Assemblies to Molecular Machines
Based on the Solvay conference, which gathers the leading scientists in the field, this monograph collects review articles from the six topics of the conference, while also including comments, discussions and debates obtained during the ...
J. P. Sauvage, Pierre Gaspard, 2011
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Nanoelectrospray Mass Spectrometry for Molecular ...
In general, this dissertation demonstrated the development of nanoelectrospray mass spectrometry for molecular non-covalent interactions and proteomics.
Honghai Jiang, 2006
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Covalent Counsel: In Pursuit of the Ultimate Intimate ...
This book provides unique dimensions for interpersonal growth that have major applications for mental health professionals, spiritual leaders, and those who want to understand the role of spirituality in helping others.
Anthony B. Cosenza, 2008
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Biochemistry: The Chemical Reactions of Living Cells
The concentration of the regulator fructose 2,6-bisphosphate is controlled by mechanisms that are discussed in the following section. O OH HO O–PO 3 2– 2. Covalent Modification by Phosphorylation and Dephosphorylation Rapid alteration ...
David E. Metzler, Carol M. Metzler, 2001
9
General chemistry
In the molecules we have described so far, each of the bonds has been a single bond— that is, a covalent bond in which a single pair of electrons is shared by two atoms. But it is possible for atoms to share two or more electron pairs. A double ...
Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon, 2009
10
Covalent Ceramics II: Volume 327: Non-Oxides
The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.
Andrew R. Barron, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COVALENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term covalent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Clovis Oncology Downgraded by Zacks to Sell (CLVS)
Rociletinib, an oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is a mutant-selective covalent inhibitor that is in advanced clinical development for ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
2
OTUB1 inhibits the ubiquitination and degradation of FOXM1 in …
To confirm direct covalent linkage of Ubiquitin to FOXM1, we expressed a GFP-FOXM1 in the presence or absence of a His-tagged Ubiquitin, ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis for the Measurement of …
... using sodium alginate (Na-Alginate) and bovine serum albumin (BSA) to demonstrate the contribution of this type of non-covalent network to ... «AZoNano.com, Jul 15»
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Insider Selling: Erle T. Mast Sells 3000 Shares of Clovis Oncology …
Rociletinib, an oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is a mutant-selective covalent inhibitor that is in advanced clinical development for ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
5
Using Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) to Determine …
The biotin-streptavidin interaction is popular as a very strong, non-covalent binding interaction, Kd ~10 mol/L. Each streptavidin molecule has ... «AZoNano.com, Jul 15»
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Nanotechnology in Switzerland: Market Report
TurboBeads – TurboBeads are highly magnetic nanocarriers with covalent chemical functionalities on the surface. The high magnetic ... «AZoNano.com, Jul 15»
7
Unraveling how electronic and spin structures control macroscopic …
... H. U., Cristiani, G., Khaliullin, G., van Veenendaal, M. & Keimer, B. Orbital reconstruction and covalent bonding at an oxide interface. Science ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Clovis Oncology Earns Buy Rating from Mizuho (CLVS)
Rociletinib, an oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is a mutant-selective covalent inhibitor that is in advanced clinical development for ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
9
CytRx introduces novel LADR technology platform
As Dr. Kratz has previously demonstrated, these drug conjugates can form a covalent bond to albumin, the most abundant protein in the blood ... «pharmabiz.com, Jul 15»
10
5 Reasons Bayern Munich Should Be Excited to Welcome Douglas …
... Douglas Costa. This is a combination that fits together like a covalent bond, and the way the two play together will be incredibly fun to watch. «Bavarian Football Works, Jul 15»

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