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electron pair

noun

Chemistry. two electrons occupying the same orbital in an atom or molecule; two electrons working together, especially forming a nonpolar covalent bond between atoms.

Physics. an electron and a positron produced in a reaction, as by a high-energy photon.

Also called duplet.

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with all water removed, especially water of crystallization

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electron pair

Two electrons functioning or regarded as functioning together, especially two electrons that form a nonpolar covalent bond between atoms.
An electron and a positron produced by a high-energy photon.

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