Word: covalency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
va
len
cy
Definition: Alternative form of covalence; valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: together; mutually; jointly
Affix: valency
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Valence; a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: valentia
Language: LL.
Decoded: valentia
Meaning: power