Word: covalence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
va
lence
Definition: A form of valence in which electrons are shared between participating atoms
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: together; mutually; jointly
Affix: valence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The combining capacity of an atom, radical or functional group determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, gain, or share when it combines with other atoms etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: valentia
Language: la
Decoded: valentia
Meaning: strength, capacity