OCTET RULE. The atoms that participate in covalent bonding share electrons in a way that enables them to acquire a stable. electronic configuration, or full valence shell. This means that they want to acquire the electronic configuration. of the noble gas of their row. Obviously the name of this rule is a misnomer.
9 Surprising Benefits of Chicory. Chicory is a woody, herbaceous plant that has a wealth of health benefits, including the ability to ease digestive problems, prevent heartburn, reduce arthritis pains, detoxify the liver and gallbladder, prevent bacterial infections, boost the immune system, and reduce the chance of heart disease.
Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: chicory, chicory root (noun) the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute. chicory, succory, chicory plant, Cichorium intybus (noun) perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads