bivalent
bivalent · more bivalent · most bivalent
Having a valence of 2Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.
/baɪˈveɪlənt/
Meaning
3 senses(physical)Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.
having a valence of two or having two valences
Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
Of a vaccine, protecting against two different viruses.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.
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Forms
more bivalent, most bivalent| Comparative | more bivalent Lesson |
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Synonyms
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2 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form