Divalent

adj, noun

adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any divalent substance.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having an atomic valence of 2. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having a vaccine valence of 2. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a valence of two or having two valences wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bivalentbivalent

Etymology

From di- + valent. Compare ambivalent.

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