Covalent interactions (bonds) hold atoms together within molecules. Covalent bonds are strong, with enthalpies are on the order of 100 kcal/mole (400 kjoule/mole). Covalent bonds break during chemical reactions, as during the burning of paper.
Public bodies reports. Public bodies 2014 provides a directory of data on non-departmental public bodies (. ), executive agencies and non-ministerial departments (NMDs), as well as summary information on the size and expenditure of these bodies and information on public appointments.
n ( pl bodies) 1  the entire physical structure of an animal or human being. ( 2 as modifier): body odour. 3  the flesh, as opposed to the spirit.  the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or 1  tail. a dead human or animal; corpse.  the largest or main part of anything: the body of a vehicle, the body of a plant.