electrovalent-bond
ionic bond
noun Chemistry.
the electrostatic bond between two ions formed through the transfer of one or more electrons.
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troʊˈveɪAlso, e·lec·tro·va·len·cy.
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e·lec·tro·va·lent, adjective
e·lec·tro·va·lent·ly, adverb
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electrovalency or electrovalence (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈveɪlənsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| chem the valency of a substance in forming ions, equal to the number of electrons gained or lost | |
| electrovalence or electrovalence | |
| —n | |
| electrovalent or electrovalence | |
| —adj | |
| electrovalently or electrovalence | |
| —adv | |
| ionic bond | |
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| another name for electrovalent bond | |
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Science Dictionary
ionic bond  (ī-ŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges. Ionic bonds form when one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom. These bonds can form between a pair of atoms or between molecules and are the type of bond found in salts. |
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Cultural Dictionary
ionic bond [(eye-on-ik)]A chemical bond in which one atom gives up an electron to another, thereby generating an electrical force that holds the atoms together.
Note: Many crystals are held together by ionic bonds.
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