nonbonding
adjective
non·bond·ing
ˌnän-ˈbän-diŋ 
: relating to, being, or occupying a molecular orbital that neither promotes nor inhibits bond formation between atoms
a nonbonding electron
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“Nonbonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonbonding. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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