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.
body noun (PHYSICAL STRUCTURE) A1 [ C ] the whole physical structure that forms a person or animal: A good diet and plenty of exercise will help you to keep your body healthy. She rubbed suncream over her entire body. B1 [ C ] the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, or without the head, arms, and legs: He had a fat body but thin legs and arms. A2 [ C ] a dead person: A body was washed up on the beach last week. âº [ C ] the painted metal shell of a vehicle, such as a car or an aircraft.