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electron pair

 
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–noun
1. Chemistry. two electrons occupying the same orbital in an atom or molecule; two electrons working together, esp. forming a nonpolar covalent bond between atoms.
2. Physics. an electron and a positron produced in a reaction, as by a high-energy photon.
Also called duplet.
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electron pair  
n.  

  1. Two electrons functioning or regarded as functioning in concert, especially two electrons that form a nonpolar covalent bond between atoms.

  2. The combination of an electron and a positron as produced by a high-energy photon.

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electron pair  

  1. Two electrons functioning or regarded as functioning together, especially two electrons that form a nonpolar covalent bond between atoms.

  2. An electron and a positron produced by a high-energy photon.


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