释义 |
electrovalence \“+\ noun or electrovalency \“+\ Etymology: electr- + valence, valency : valence characterized by the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another with the formation of ions (as in sodium chloride and other simple salts); also : the number of positive or negative charges acquired by an atom by the loss or gain of electrons — called also ionic valence; distinguished from covalence • electrovalent \“+\ adjective • electrovalently \“+\ adverb |