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noun
A type of covalent bond where the two electrons being shared originate from the same atom; a dative bond.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: physical
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
One of the bonds between the central metal atom of a coordination compound and its ligands.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: physical
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a covalent bond in which both electrons are provided by one of the atoms
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dative bond
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: covalent bond
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