covalent radius

noun

The measure of an atom forming a covalent bond.

Meanings

nouncovalent radius (plural covalent radii)

plural covalent radii

  1. natural sciencesThe measure of an atom forming a covalent bond.

Translations

Hungarian kovalens sugár
  • kovalens sugárthe measure of an atom forming a covalent bond
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