tri·ple bond (tr p  l)n. A covalent bond in which three electron pairs are shared between two atoms. |
triple bond,
n a covalent bond in which three valence (outer) electrons are contributed from each participating atom, which results in a total of six electrons; represented in a chemical formula by three lines that join the participating atoms. See also covalent bond.
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