three-center two-electron bond

noun

Any of several forms of extended covalent bond, deficient in one electron, joining three atoms.

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Meanings

nounthree-center two-electron bond (plural three-center two-electron bonds)

plural three-center two-electron bonds

  1. chemistryAny of several forms of extended covalent bond, deficient in one electron, joining three atoms.
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