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Webster 1913 Edition


Multivalent

Mul-tiv′a-lent

,
Adj.
[
Multi-
+ L.
valens
, p. pr. See
Valence
.]
1.
(Chem.)
(a)
Having a valence greater than one, as silicon.
(b)
Having more than one degree of valence, as sulphur.

Definition 2024


multivalent

multivalent

English

Adjective

multivalent (comparative more multivalent, superlative most multivalent)

  1. (chemistry) Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent
  2. (genetics) Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
  3. (immunology) Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen
  4. Having many meanings

Related terms

Noun

multivalent (plural multivalents)

  1. (genetics) Any multivalent chromosome.

French

Adjective

multivalent m, f (plural multivalents)

  1. multivalent