“+ noun
or electrovalency “+
Etymology: electr- + valence, valency
: valence characterized by the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another with the formation of ions (as in sodium chloride and other simple salts) ; also : the number of positive or negative charges acquired by an atom by the loss or gain of electrons — called also ionic valence ; distinguished from covalence
• electrovalent “+ adjective
• electrovalently “+ adverb