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Bond Strength: Some measure of how difficult it is to break a chemical bond, for example, a bond energy or a bond enthalpy.

Pi Bond: In the valence bond theory, a pi bond is a valence bond formed by side-by-side overlap of p orbitals on two bonded atoms. In most multiple bonds, the first bond is a sigma bond and all of th . . . View Full Definition

Perpetual Bond: Nonredeemable bond with no maturity date that pays regular interest rates indefinitely.

Pickup Bond: A bond with a relatively high coupon that is close to the date at which it is callable, meaning that a fall in interest rates will most likely cause early redemption of the bond at a premium.

Polar Covalent Bond: A covalent bond in which atoms share electrons in an unequal fashion. The resulting molecule has regions with positive and negative charges. The presence of polar covalent bonds allows other . . . View Full Definition

Policyholder Loan Bonds: Packaged loans acquired by policyholders that are secured by the cash surrender value of the policies, and are offered by a broker/dealer as bonds.

Performance Bond: A surety bond between two parties, insuring one party against loss if the terms of a contract are not fulfilled.

Polar Bond: A bond involving electrons that are unequally shared. Polar bonds can be thought of as intermediate between the extremes represented by covalent bonds and ionic bonds.

Peptide Bond: A covalent bond that links two amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid.

Optional Payment Bond: A bond whose principal and/or interest may be paid in foreign or domestic currency at the discretion of the bondholder.