1. A chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
   - ionic bond, electrovalent bond

Derived forms: electrostatic bonds

Type of: bond, chemical bond

Encyclopedia: Electrostatic bond

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