word
covalent network
koh-VAY-lent NET-wurk
koʊˈveɪlənt ˈnɛtwɜːrkListen
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Syllable breakdown
covalentnetwork
Dictionary meaning
A solid in which atoms are linked by covalent bonds throughout an extended lattice.
History and origin
Chemistry terminology.
Examples
- Quartz is a covalent network solid with high hardness.
Common mispronunciations
cov-uh-LENT
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