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Webster 1913 Edition
Multivalent
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)
- (chemistry) Having more than one valency or having a valency greater than 3; polyvalent
- (genetics) Having three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
- (immunology) Having more than one attachment site for an antibody or antigen
- Having many meanings
Related terms
Noun
multivalent (plural multivalents)
- (genetics) Any multivalent chromosome.