sigma bond

noun

A covalent atomic bond that is rotationally symmetric about its axis.

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Meanings

nounsigma bond (plural sigma bonds)

plural sigma bonds

  1. chemistryA covalent atomic bond that is rotationally symmetric about its axis.
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