Chemical Bonding Vocabulary

noun a sudden or abrupt cessation

verb to separate or discontinue abruptly or forcefully

• The negotiations between the two countries may break off if they cannot reach a compromise.
• I had to break off my vacation early due to an emergency back home.
• Let's break off for lunch and reconvene in an hour.
• Sometimes it's necessary to break off toxic relationships for your own well-being.

noun a pair of similar or identical things, especially garments

• The museum displayed a rare 16th-century doublet worn by a nobleman.
• I found a cool doublet costume at the thrift store for the Renaissance fair.
• Check out my new doublet, it's so stylish!
• His words and actions were like a doublet, matching perfectly in their deceit.

verb Fused is the past tense of the verb 'fuse', which means to join or blend together to form a single entity.

• The two chemicals were carefully fused together in the laboratory.
• I fused all the leftover ingredients together to make a new dish.
• I fused my playlist with some old school jams and new hits.
• The artist's unique style fused elements of realism and abstraction.

noun a smaller group within a larger group

adjective relating to or characteristic of a subgroup

• The research study divided the participants into a subgroup based on their age.
• Let's break up into subgroups to work on this project more efficiently.
• I'm part of the cool subgroup that always hangs out together.
• Within the larger organization, the marketing department can be seen as a subgroup with its own unique culture and goals.

verb to make symmetrical; to create or establish symmetry

• In order to achieve a balanced design, we need to symmetrize the elements on both sides.
• Let's symmetrize the photos on the wall so it looks more organized.
• I'm going to symmetrize my outfit by adding a matching hat.
• The artist sought to symmetrize the chaos of the cityscape in his painting.

verb to release from bonds or constraints; to untie or undo

• It is important to unbind the contract before making any amendments.
• Can you help me unbind this tangled mess of cords?
• I need to unbind myself from this toxic relationship.
• Sometimes we need to unbind ourselves from our past in order to move forward.

adjective relating to or in the form of a plane; flat or level

• The engineer designed a planar surface for the new building facade.
• I think a planar layout would work best for the living room.
• Let's keep it planar and simple for this project.
• Her emotions were planar, showing no signs of depth or complexity.

noun a salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion CH3COO− or the group CH3COO- bonded to a metal ion or organic group

• The chemist synthesized a new compound by reacting the metal with acetonate.
• I heard that acetonate is used in some chemical reactions.
• Do you know if acetonate is safe to handle?
• His words seemed to acetonate the tension in the room, making everyone uncomfortable.