covalently
Through electron sharing
Covalently describes how atoms bond by sharing electrons rather than transferring them.
In a covalent bond, atoms hold electrons jointly, creating stable molecules: The hydrogen atoms are covalently bonded to oxygen in water.
The term appears almost exclusively in chemistry and biochemistry contexts.
attached
Fastened to another
- boundSecured or destined
- tetheredFastened by a line
- conjugatedGiven grammatical endings
- crosslinkedChemically joined between chains
grafted · anchored · immobilized · coupled · modified · labeled · tagged · bridged
molecular
Large repeated-unit molecule
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- biomoleculeLife-produced chemical compound
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- fullereneCage-shaped carbon allotrope
stability
Fixed without end
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- thermostableUnaffected by high temperatures
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
structure
Having four triangular sides
linked
Fastened to another
- boundSecured or destined
- tetheredFastened by a line
- conjugatedGiven grammatical endings
crosslinked · grafted · anchored · immobilized · coupled · modified · labeled · tagged · bridged
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- biomoleculeLife-produced chemical compound
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
homo
Slur for gay person
permanent
Fixed without end
- irreversibleCannot be undone
- thermostableUnaffected by high temperatures
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
tetrahedral
Having four triangular sides
- covalent bondShared-electron atomic link
- covalent bondingShared-electron atomic linkage