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multivalent
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multivalent
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective multivalent has 3 senses
- multivalent(a = adj.all) Array - used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis; Array Antonyms: bivalent, univalent
- multivalent(a = adj.all) polyvalent - having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher; Array Derived forms noun multivalence1, noun multivalency1
- multivalent(s = adj.all) multi-valued - having many values, meanings, or appeals; "subtle, multivalent allegory"
CIDE DICTIONARY
multivalent, a. [Multi- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valence.].
- Having a valence greater than one, as silicon. [1913 Webster]
- Having multiple antigen-binding sites; -- of antibody molecules. [PJC]
- Containing several types of antibody, to protect against more than one disease; polyvalent; -- of vaccines. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
multivalent, adj. Chem.
1 having a valency of more than two.
2 having a variable valency.
1 having a valency of more than two.
2 having a variable valency.
Derivative
multivalency n.
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