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
concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
an electrical force linking atoms
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
stick to firmly
a connection that fastens things together
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
