ELECTROVALENCE


Meaning of ELECTROVALENCE in English

“+ 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

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