1. in a manner involving or characterized by a covalent bond; by means of shared electrons between atoms
Usage: chemistry term; technical

Examples

• Hydrogen and oxygen atoms are covalently bonded in a water molecule.
• The two carbon atoms are covalently linked in the ethane molecule.
• Nonmetals typically form covalently bonded compounds with each other.
• The nitrogen and hydrogen atoms in ammonia are covalently bonded.
• Organic molecules are held together covalently through carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds.