bond
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- noun
- /bɑnd/
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- The strength of the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen atoms determines the structure of water.
- chemical bonds
- covalent bonds
- hydrogen bonds
And as I say, a bit of a hydrogen bond enthusiast.
- And as I say, a bit of a hydrogen bond enthusiast.
- These are the atomic bonds and the molecular bonds that create solid objects.
- That's the floor, or rather the atomic bonds in the floor and in the ground below.
Examples
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That would be a covalent bond, brother.
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These are the atomic bonds and the molecular bonds that create solid objects.
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Instead, we just draw the bonds between carbon atoms.
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It's a very strained bond for a carbon atom.
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That's because you have many more bonds to break per molecule.
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And this oxidation forms a bond between the two cysteines.
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The bond is broken.
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The adhesive has been designed to produce durable, high-strength bonds to similar and dissimilar substrates.
Academic text (1994) -
Chemical bonds hold the atoms together in every molecule, giving substances their unique properties.
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In a solid crystal, the bonds create a rigid framework that makes the material strong and stable.
Synonyms
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4.1
A weak pull between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and oxygen or nitrogen in another
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3.4
A force that holds atoms or ions together to form a compound
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3.8
A bond that forms when two atoms share electrons
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3.7
A strong pull between atoms when one atom gives an electron to another
A force that pulls atoms together to form molecules
A force that holds positive and negative atoms after one atom gives an electron to another
A bond formed when one atom loses an electron and another gains it, so opposite charges attract
Metal atoms share electrons so the metal conducts electricity, bends easily, and looks shiny
A bond between two nearby chains of atoms that makes a molecule stronger
A link between two nearby chains of atoms in a molecule that makes it stronger
Antonyms
Compounds
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7.0
A risky loan to a company that pays high interest but may not pay it back
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2.7
A loan to a government that pays interest over time and is usually safe
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4.4
A loan a city or state sells to pay for public projects, often free from federal taxes
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4.9
A long loan to the U.S. government for ten years or more that pays interest
- Archaic
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9.0
A bond not registered to an owner that pays interest to the person who holds the physical certificate
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3.1
A government certificate you buy to save money and earn interest that you cannot sell
- Formal
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6.6
A written promise to pay money if a person accused of a crime does not go to court
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3.7
A loan from a company that pays regular interest but gives no ownership
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5.4
A grade showing how likely a company or government will pay back borrowed money
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5.3
A way to raise money for a public project paid back from the money the project earns
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4.1
A weak pull between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and oxygen or nitrogen in another
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6.3
A loan to a company that pays high interest because it has high risk
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7.6
A loan that pays interest and can be changed into company shares under certain conditions
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7.2
A promise by an insurance company to pay a client if a contractor does not finish the work
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5.4
A bond backed by things like buildings or equipment that the lender can take if the company does not pay
- Formal
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7.7
A promise by another company to pay the client if a contract is not fulfilled
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An official paper that shows a loan to a government or company, with amount, interest, and payback date
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A chemical bond where one atom gives both electrons for the pair shared by two atoms
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A bond formed when one atom loses an electron and another gains it, so opposite charges attract
- Archaic
A force that holds positive and negative atoms after one atom gives an electron to another
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A loan not registered with the government and sold only to certain buyers
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Metal atoms share electrons so the metal conducts electricity, bends easily, and looks shiny
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A bond that the company or government that sold it cannot repay before the end date
- Formal
A document from a company or government that lists the owner's name and needs their signature to transfer
- UK
A government savings plan that pays no interest but gives a chance to win money in monthly draws
A very close connection that lets two people sense each other's thoughts or feelings without words
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A loan to build public services like water or electricity paid back from the money those services earn
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Money a government or city borrows to pay for public services like water and electricity
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An investment sold for less than its full value that pays no interest until it ends
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A loan you buy for less than its value that pays no interest until it ends
How Strong
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3.8
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3.7
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4.1
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Bond in chemistry uses the same idea: it is the force that binds atoms together, so a chemical bond is a tiny, strong connection that holds a molecule in one piece.