electrovalence
noun
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variants:
or electrovalency \ "+ \
Definition of electrovalence
: 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 covalenceKeep scrolling for more