adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A multivalve mollusc.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus:; Having multiple intake valves and multiple exhaust valves per cylinder (typically two of each instead of one of each). not-comparable
2. 2
   Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus:; Having multiple biological valves. not-comparable

   "a multivalve mollusk"

3. 3
   Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus:; Involving multiple heart valves. not-comparable

   "multivalve heart disease"

Synonyms

All synonyms

multivalvarmultivalvarmultivalvularmultivalvular

Etymology

From multi- + valve.

Related phrases

exhaust valveintake valve

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