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Adjective nonpolar has 1 sense
- nonionic, nonpolar - not ionic; "a nonionic substance"
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Nonpolar
Definition:
Nonpolar refers to a molecule or compound in which the distribution of electrons is even, resulting in a lack of positive or negative charges at opposite ends. In chemistry, nonpolar substances do not dissolve in polar solvents and are characterized by their neutral charge.
Examples:
Adjective:
- The nonpolar molecule did not interact well with the surrounding polar molecules.
- In organic chemistry, nonpolar covalent bonds are formed when electrons are equally shared between two atoms.
Noun:
- Water and oil form a nonpolar-polar interface when mixed together.
- Nonpolar substances often exhibit hydrophobic behavior.
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