electrovalence

electrovalence
electrovalent, adj.electrovalently, adv.
/i lek'troh vay"leuhns/, n. Chem.
1. Also called polar valence. the valence of an ion, equal to the number of positive or negative charges acquired by an atom through a loss or gain of electrons.
2. Also called electrovalent bond. See ionic bond.
[1920-25; ELECTRO(N) + VALENCE]

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