multiple bond

noun

A covalent bond formed by the overlap of multiple pairs or electron orbitals

Meanings

nounmultiple bond (plural multiple bonds)

plural multiple bonds

  1. chemistryA covalent bond formed by the overlap of multiple pairs or electron orbitals

Translations

German Mehrfachbindung
  • MehrfachbindungTranslations
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